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H682 NJM

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH682 NJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,682 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 67,824 miles

Nearside rear inner sill startring to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2024 67,817 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside rear inner sill startring to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2020 67,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,220 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,220 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,969 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,952 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 65,785 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,351 miles

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)

all drop link bushes deteriorating

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre getting low and badly cracking (strong advise)

various areas underbody corrosion

windscreen damage in swept area

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,667 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,871 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,131 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,129 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,386 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 61,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,293 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,056 miles

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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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H682 NJM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H682 NJM, 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 H682 NJM registered?

H682 NJM is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H682 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H682 NJM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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