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H749 JRJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,415 mi
Last recorded192,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH749 JRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 192,415 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 192,197 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 192,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 192,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 191,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 190,505 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 190,504 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 180,874 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 180,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 171,841 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 171,841 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 167,510 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 167,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 161,286 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 161,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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H749 JRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H749 JRJ, 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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H749 JRJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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