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H510 JBJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

240,221 mi
Last recorded240,221 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH510 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 240,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 216,267 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 216,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 196,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 176,335 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 176,335 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 167,654 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 159,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 159,569 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 142,018 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 142,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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H510 JBJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H510 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H510 JBJ registered?

H510 JBJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H510 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H510 JBJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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