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H690 JBJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,244 mi
Last recorded185,244 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH690 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 185,244 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn to 2mm and balding on inner edge

plastic belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

slight bind on o/s/r brakes

Fail 6 Apr 2011 185,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn to 2mm and balding on inner edge

plastic belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

slight bind on o/s/r brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2010 171,802 miles

Corrosion starting on all steel brake pipes

Rubber gaiters on track rod ends & upper & lower ball joints split.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 171,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion starting on all steel brake pipes

Front brake pads appear worn low unable, to measure.

Rubber gaiters on track rod ends & upper & lower ball joints split.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 157,713 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 137,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 122,311 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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H690 JBJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H690 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 H690 JBJ registered?

H690 JBJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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