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H549 JAF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,877 mi
Last recorded194,877 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 JAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 194,877 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 194,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 193,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 190,226 miles

general underbody corrosion rear facing panels corroded

rear closing panel corroded sills corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 190,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general underbody corrosion rear facing panels corroded

rear closing panel corroded sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 189,879 miles

n/s/f track rod end dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f track rod end dust cover deteriorated

o/s/r sill corroded

underside of vehicle low and damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2014

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f track rod end dust cover deteriorated

o/s/f track rod end dust cover deteriorated

o/s/r sill corroded

underside of vehicle low and damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 180,351 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 176,721 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 176,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r brake pad has got hot and deterioating

Pass 13 Jul 2010 169,448 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 169,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 169,274 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2008 165,275 miles

off side light aim little low

Fail 14 May 2008 165,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

off side light aim little low

Pass 9 May 2007 159,453 miles

offside headlight cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2006 151,378 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H549 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H549 JAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H549 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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