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H694 JDP

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,716 mi
Last recorded199,716 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH694 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 199,716 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 198,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 198,057 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rubbing on body brace

Pass 2 May 2023 197,141 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 196,398 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 195,646 miles

Corrosion building up along the under side of the vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2020 195,391 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 195,120 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 194,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 194,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 194,023 miles

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

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 191,810 miles

General corrosion all over vehicle

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 191,763 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

General corrosion all over vehicle

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 190,643 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 189,796 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe greased

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

Offside front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear brake pipes greased

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 189,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe greased

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

Offside front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear brake pipes greased

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 189,025 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 189,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 10,953 miles

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)

brake pedal rubber worn down on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2011 10,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

brake pedal rubber worn down on edge

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 11 Dec 2010 178,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn down on inner edge of tread

o/s/r brake disc blue

Fail 2 Dec 2010 178,456 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn down on inner edge of tread

o/s/r brake disc blue

Pass 17 Dec 2009 168,157 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 167,994 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 158,486 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 140,189 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 140,189 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 130,452 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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H694 JDP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 H694 JDP, 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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H694 JDP is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 1990.

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