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H139 JLD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

214,442 mi
Last recorded214,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH139 JLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 214,442 miles

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

underbody and under components corroded/covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2022 200,624 miles

Chassis corroded all around

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 194,220 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 194,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 189,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 189,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (x2) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 189,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (x2) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 189,852 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 189,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 188,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 188,439 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 188,438 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 187,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 185,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 183,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 181,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 179,236 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 179,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 161,130 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 138,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 122,763 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 122,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H139 JLD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 H139 JLD, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H139 JLD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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