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J104 UBH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

272,543 mi
Last recorded272,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 UBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 272,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 259,413 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 248,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

lower edge of both front wheel arch extensions sharp

Fail 4 May 2017 248,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill underneath (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

lower edge of both front wheel arch extensions sharp

Pass 20 May 2016 233,551 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 233,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 217,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 217,941 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 207,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 197,430 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 194,126 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 193,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracks in sidewalls

general corrosion to underside

inner steering rack balljoints have slight play

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 193,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion to underside

n/s front tyre cracked

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight play in rack ball joints

Fail 27 Oct 2009 193,416 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2008 189,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 174,087 miles

uneven wear front tyres /slight rust rear discs /slight distortion front brakes

Fail 20 Oct 2007 174,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

uneven wear front tyres /slight rust rear discs /slight distortion front brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2006 157,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage both chassis rails

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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J104 UBH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J104 UBH, 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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J104 UBH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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