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H847 JLD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,922 mi
Last recorded208,922 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH847 JLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 208,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2025 206,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from center box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake travel high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 203,249 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 202,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 202,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 186,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 184,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 184,380 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 182,484 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2015 182,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 180,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to sills

Fail 10 May 2014 180,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 14 May 2013 178,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 176,445 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 174,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 171,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls/tread

Pass 14 May 2009 168,778 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 165,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 162,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 159,014 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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H847 JLD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H847 JLD, 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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H847 JLD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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