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H902 JLE

1990 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH902 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 129,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 129,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 128,152 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,954 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2020 127,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 127,392 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 126,187 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 126,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 124,763 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 122,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 119,241 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2014 116,868 miles

o/s front ,n/s front and o/s rear tyres uneven wear to edges

unable to carry out full inspection of suspension and brake pipes for corrosion as underside of car has been heavily coated with underseal

various oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2013 115,933 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 114,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 112,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 110,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 108,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 106,395 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 104,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 May 2007 104,310 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 101,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 May 2006 101,186 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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H902 JLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H902 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H902 JLE?

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What year was H902 JLE registered?

H902 JLE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H902 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H902 JLE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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