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H709 NLJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH709 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,233 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 97,223 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf wing where it mounts there is a hole which is not with in 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 96,959 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf wing rotten and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osf wing rotten and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osr lower suspension arm outer pin bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf wing where it mounts there is a hole which is not with in 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,915 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,852 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,632 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 96,628 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,582 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,522 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 96,451 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,286 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad condition

corrosion starting in offside rear body sill

Pass 8 Feb 2011 96,084 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 96,077 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 95,318 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 94,659 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 91,008 miles

front num ber plate slightly delaminated.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm.n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm. †

scratch in windscreen.

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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H709 NLJ 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 80.8%.

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 H709 NLJ, 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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H709 NLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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