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H791 LJO

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

291,779 mi
Last recorded291,779 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH791 LJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 291,779 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 291,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 289,724 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Nov 2017 289,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen scratched

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 286,049 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front shocker starting to leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 282,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside chassis rails corroding and weak

play in steering rack end nearside

Fail 27 Nov 2015 282,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside chassis rails corroding and weak

play in steering rack end nearside

Pass 9 Dec 2014 258,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 258,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 230,330 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 230,310 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 198,672 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 198,672 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 169,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 169,376 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 156,798 miles

corrosion at both rear sill areas-not perforated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 155,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 154,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 150,474 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 150,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 145,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 143,357 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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H791 LJO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H791 LJO, 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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H791 LJO is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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