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J123 MHC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,902 mi
Last recorded152,902 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 MHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 152,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 145,226 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 145,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe to catalyst

Pass 2 Jul 2009 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe to catalyst

Fail 4 Jan 2008 115,480 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2008 115,480 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2006 110,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 101,487 miles

all four tyres very close to limit

both front brakes binding slightly

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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J123 MHC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J123 MHC, 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 J123 MHC registered?

J123 MHC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J123 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 MHC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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