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H808 JLE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,711 mi
Last recorded190,711 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH808 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 190,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 190,709 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 188,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 187,839 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 187,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 183,251 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slight damage but no cords or ply showing

general oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 183,251 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slight damage but no cords or ply showing

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

general oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 179,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 179,064 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 175,728 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 175,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 171,407 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 171,402 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 163,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 157,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 156,649 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 152,760 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 152,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 137,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2008 137,029 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2007 123,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 123,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 110,175 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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H808 JLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H808 JLE, 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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What year was H808 JLE registered?

H808 JLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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