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H689 JBJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,890 mi
Last recorded84,890 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 84,890 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 84,858 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 81,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,620 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,447 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 72,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,480 miles

All steel brake pipes have been protected

Underside of vehicle has been protected

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Underside off vehicle has been protected

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing cracking between tread

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing cracking between tread

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,803 miles

All tyres perished inside tread

Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

All tyres perished inside tread

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,661 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,369 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2008 66,065 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 66,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,668 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 64,658 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2005 64,170 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 64,170 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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H689 JBJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H689 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H689 JBJ registered?

H689 JBJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H689 JBJ safe to buy?

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