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J10 DMS

1991 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

222,516 mi
Last recorded222,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 DMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 222,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 221,993 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 221,908 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 219,236 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 219,029 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion in nearside rear inner wheel arch/under and outer sill area

Pass 25 Jul 2013 211,139 miles

covers fitted over outer sill panels

Pass 3 Sep 2012 203,829 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to the o/s/r light lens

Fail 24 Aug 2012 203,821 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage to the o/s/r light lens

Pass 8 Sep 2011 195,574 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 187,299 miles

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

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

Oil leaking from rear differential

Surface corrosion to offside front floor pan

Fail 19 Aug 2010 187,296 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leaking from rear differential

surface corrosion to offside front floor pan

Pass 11 Aug 2009 178,860 miles

Differential leaking

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sill trims fitted - unable to fully assess sills

Stone chips to windscreen

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 178,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside corner of windscreen delaminating

oil leak from differential

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully assess sills

slight damage to offside rear indicator

surface corrosion to front of offside floor pan area

Pass 11 Aug 2008 169,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 169,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 161,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 152,460 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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J10 DMS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J10 DMS, 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 J10 DMS registered?

J10 DMS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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