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H408 JLE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,306 mi
Last recorded145,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH408 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 145,306 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 137,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion present o/s boot floor

corrosion present o/s door step to sill

light scratches over windscreen

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 132,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion present o/s boot floor

light scratches over windscreen

slight damage to o/s centre chassis section

slight dampness around o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2008 132,268 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion present o/s boot floor

light scratches over windscreen

slight damage to o/s centre chassis section

slight dampness around o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2007 124,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

st/rack damp,[minor leak?]

Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,019 miles

n/s and o/s main chassis rails dented

shock-absorbers allround dust covers split

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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H408 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H408 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H408 JLE registered?

H408 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H408 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H408 JLE shows 6 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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