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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,597 cc

1990 AJMOT history

1990 AJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 4 of 9 MOT tests, with 158,968 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

1990 AJ blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
158,968 km
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
9
4 passed · 5 failed
Per year
527 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1990 AJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

1990 AJ was last recorded at 158,968 km on 1 Aug 2023, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,967 km · 23 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1 km
Average per year
527 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,968 km
  • 2021 – 158,967 km
  • 2019 – 158,153 km
  • 2014 – 156,561 km
  • 2006 – 150,092 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,968 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • UNDERTRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,968 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    158,968 km
    Test number
    460207141085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Fail158,967 km1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,967 km
    Test number
    444308395987
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,966 miles2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,966 miles
    Test number
    669219554100
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass158,153 km (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,153 km
    Test number
    517118597996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  5. Fail158,139 km1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,139 km
    Test number
    133600910140
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks HEADLIGHT (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass156,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    156,562 miles
    Test number
    815038244030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,561 km (+6,469)15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,561 km
    Test number
    546271534081
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  8. Pass150,092 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    150,092 km
    Test number
    832741176223
    • NoteAll advisories from test:201360276296 still stand.

  9. Fail149,982 miles3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    201360276296
    • DangerousAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads may be getting low.
    • NoteNearside front tyre is on legal limit.worn on inner edge,has slight outer wall damage.(ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT.)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Questions about 1990 AJ

What vehicle is registration 1990 AJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1990 AJ on a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1990. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1990 AJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1990 AJ expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1990 AJ?
The MOT on 1990 AJ expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1990 AJ done?
1990 AJ was recorded at 158,968 km at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 527 km a year.
Has 1990 AJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1990 AJ has failed 5 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 1990 AJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1990 AJ find?
1990 AJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

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