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JEZ 717

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

4,689 mi
Last recorded4,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 717
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 4,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 125,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake close to end of travel

Pass 12 Jun 2025 4,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 3,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 3,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 3,299 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All lamps (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 2,946 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 2,946 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 2,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 2,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 124,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 1,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 122,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 1,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 1,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 1,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 114,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 342 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 112,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 111,018 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 111,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 109,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,933 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 106,933 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

after market wheels fitted to vehicle and wheel studs appear to be to short

Pass 3 Feb 2010 101,824 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,001 miles

chip in screen

Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,147 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,630 miles

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

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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JEZ 717 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 JEZ 717, 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 JEZ 717 registered?

JEZ 717 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for JEZ 717 shows 35 tests with a 82.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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