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J119 VPU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,042 mi
Last recorded95,042 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 VPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,713 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,516 miles

damage n/s/f area

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 74,757 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 69,401 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear closing sill panels slightly corroded

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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J119 VPU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J119 VPU, 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 J119 VPU registered?

J119 VPU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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