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H858 JAF

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,570 mi
Last recorded103,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH858 JAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 103,111 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 103,079 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,034 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale indicator does not always illuminate when operated (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres and worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 101,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale indicator does not always illuminate when operated (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres and worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,273 miles

Both rear tyres are worn thin on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2018 99,273 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres are worn thin on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,450 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,102 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,214 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 83,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,702 miles

nearside sill corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,702 miles

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

nearside sill corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,137 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,255 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 72,249 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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H858 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H858 JAF, 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 H858 JAF registered?

H858 JAF is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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