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H739 JFL

1990 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH739 JFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 142,265 miles

Front vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,412 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 135,408 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible X 2 No Pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,557 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 107,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Badly leaking from manifold joint center and rear joints......... (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps incorrect beam patters/light images.......... (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Heavy bind.......... (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,061 miles

corroded

exhaust blow

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 118,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 118,943 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 117,809 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 117,809 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 117,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 116,289 miles

NSR tyre inner sidewall badly damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded front and rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 116,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

NSR tyre inner sidewall badly damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded front and rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 114,566 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,868 miles

rear discs corroding.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 110,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 108,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 108,069 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 104,873 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 102,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 100,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 97,907 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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H739 JFL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H739 JFL, 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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H739 JFL is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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