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H739 LNA

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,012 mi
Last recorded143,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH739 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 143,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jun 2012 135,751 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 135,749 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

silencer mounting split

Pass 20 Jun 2011 134,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 134,193 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 132,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 132,550 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop light inop

Pass 22 Jun 2009 130,198 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 130,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 128,082 miles

hazard switch doesn"t always work

Fail 24 Jun 2008 128,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hazard switch doesn"t always work

Pass 25 Jun 2007 124,606 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 121,238 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 LNA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H739 LNA?

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What year was H739 LNA registered?

H739 LNA is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1990.

Is H739 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H739 LNA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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