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H673 JBJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH673 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,315 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 70,315 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 64,415 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 253,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 253,484 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 251,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 246,241 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil low

n/s mirror missing

n/s seatbelt not tested dt child seat

Fail 22 Jul 2009 225,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 225,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 221,466 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

fog lamp bulb slightly discoloured

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2007 214,614 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 214,614 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 210,569 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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H673 JBJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H673 JBJ, 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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What year was H673 JBJ registered?

H673 JBJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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