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J121 ONM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,310 mi
Last recorded111,310 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 ONM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,310 miles

brake pipes greased

near side rear brake disc pitted

under vehicle painted

Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes greased

near side rear brake disc pitted

under vehicle painted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,895 miles

brakie pipes corroded and greased

rear brake discs pitted

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2011 110,893 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brakie pipes corroded and greased

rear brake discs pitted

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2007 108,005 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 108,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

body in arusty condtion

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 104,619 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 104,619 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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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J121 ONM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J121 ONM, 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 J121 ONM registered?

J121 ONM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J121 ONM safe to buy?

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