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H481 JBJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,291 mi
Last recorded163,291 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 163,291 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 159,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 145,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 131,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,699 miles

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

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

low handbrake readings

o/s/f o/s/r tyres cracking in sidewalls

under body corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 124,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

low handbrake readings

o/s/f o/s/r tyres cracking in sidewalls

under body corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,318 miles

both front tyres cracking in side walls

centre exhaust blowing

Fail 15 Dec 2014 123,318 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres cracking in side walls

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 121,639 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,258 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 120,258 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 116,684 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 111,509 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 109,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 106,118 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 106,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 98,161 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 88,709 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 88,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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H481 JBJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H481 JBJ, 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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H481 JBJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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