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J11 ANO

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,285 mi
Last recorded73,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 ANO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,285 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Bottom of NSF wing corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Some front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,471 miles

Offside Rear lower sill to wheel arch corroded

all 4 tyres ageing cracks

surface corrosion of complete underside & suspension components

Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear lower sill to wheel arch corroded

all 4 tyres ageing cracks

surface corrosion of complete underside & suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,849 miles

surface corrosion of complete underside ie: chassis & floors & suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,012 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,004 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,514 miles

front & rear subframes & suspension components corroded

o/s/front in engine bay by brake servo bulk head corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,621 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Brake servo corroded

Corrosion to underbody, sills, floorpan, wheel arches etc

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension bushes perished

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension components corroded arms etc

Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipes corroded

Brake servo corroded

Corrosion to underbody, sills, floorpan, wheel arches etc

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension bushes perished

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension components corroded arms etc

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,151 miles

Brake servo corroded

Corrosion to subframe/suspenion arms, floorpan/inner sills

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,604 miles

all front & rear suspension components showing signs of excess corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2011 66,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all front & rear suspension components showing signs of excess corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,039 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,107 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 65,107 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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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J11 ANO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J11 ANO, 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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J11 ANO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1991.

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