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H577 JLB

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

205,335 mi
Last recorded205,335 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH577 JLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 205,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 205,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 210,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 201,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Brake Flexi (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 211,711 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Flexi (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 192,040 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 192,040 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 187,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 187,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 186,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.69% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front suspension arms rusted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo unit appears to have a modified fixing support

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Both upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019
Pass 12 Oct 2017 181,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 181,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 176,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 169,584 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 169,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 159,977 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 159,977 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 155,534 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 155,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 155,317 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 155,066 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 147,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 140,289 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 140,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 137,032 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 137,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 131,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 118,008 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 117,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 108,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 108,449 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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H577 JLB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 H577 JLB, 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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H577 JLB is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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