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H598 JRJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,528 mi
Last recorded194,528 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 JRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 194,528 miles

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

general corrosion underneath

offside front chassis weak & corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 190,636 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 186,104 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 180,583 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 180,583 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 178,058 miles

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

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

drivers door release catch / handle stiff

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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H598 JRJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 H598 JRJ, 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 H598 JRJ registered?

H598 JRJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H598 JRJ safe to buy?

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