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H946 JLJ

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,519 mi
Last recorded99,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH946 JLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,519 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,509 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 97,261 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,231 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,973 miles

50% of washer jets blocked

Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,110 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,944 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 89,847 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,907 miles

corrosion in lower nearside rear wing,not a prescribed area.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 85,979 miles

eccecssive corrosion in near side lower rear †wing,not in a prescribed area.

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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H946 JLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H946 JLJ, 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

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What year was H946 JLJ registered?

H946 JLJ is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H946 JLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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