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J128 XDC

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,135 mi
Last recorded81,135 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ128 XDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 81,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 78,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 77,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,092 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 75,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,099 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 74,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 74,904 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,038 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 May 2015 74,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 73,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,131 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,942 miles

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

front brakes imbalanced 20%

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,207 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 63,207 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,407 miles

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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J128 XDC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J128 XDC, 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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J128 XDC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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