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H863 JLE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,137 mi
Last recorded158,137 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH863 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 158,137 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 158,137 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 156,395 miles

all tyres starting to crack slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2019 156,395 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2018 151,063 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 151,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 144,643 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,692 miles

all brake pipes have been treated with underseal preventing test of pipes

the whole of the underside of the vehicle has been treated with underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 136,334 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 130,007 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 130,006 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 122,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 114,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 109,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 91,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 88,750 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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H863 JLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 H863 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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H863 JLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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