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H901 JLE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,708 mi
Last recorded165,708 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH901 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 165,708 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 165,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 156,048 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 156,048 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 146,536 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 144,925 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 144,925 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 138,663 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 131,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 124,968 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 124,968 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H901 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 H901 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 H901 JLE registered?

H901 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H901 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H901 JLE 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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