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H701 JLC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,070 mi
Last recorded135,070 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 135,070 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 135,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

undertray fitted

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 24 Sep 2015 124,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM SWIVAL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP SWIVAL (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 124,695 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete DAMAGED (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTTOM SWIVAL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TOP SWIVAL (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 118,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 111,984 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 111,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,211 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 95,208 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 93,258 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 93,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r top wish bone arm bush slight wear

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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H701 JLC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H701 JLC, 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 H701 JLC registered?

H701 JLC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H701 JLC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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