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H833 JLC

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,684 mi
Last recorded204,684 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH833 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 204,684 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 204,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 195,256 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 195,151 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 185,964 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 176,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 166,414 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 166,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 153,801 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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H833 JLC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H833 JLC, 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 H833 JLC registered?

H833 JLC is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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