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H698 JLB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,233 mi
Last recorded181,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH698 JLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 181,233 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 181,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 178,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all the other brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 178,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all the other brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 173,882 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 169,417 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 169,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing not found (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 165,332 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 165,332 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 162,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 156,706 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 156,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 150,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 150,582 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 143,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 136,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 120,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 118,377 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 114,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 109,197 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 103,085 miles

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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H698 JLB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H698 JLB, 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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H698 JLB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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