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J112 TRP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ112 TRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 86,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing and splitting

Fail 18 Nov 2008 85,204 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 81,410 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 81,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J112 TRP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J112 TRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J112 TRP registered?

J112 TRP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J112 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J112 TRP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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