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J129 ONM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

163,951 mi
Last recorded163,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 ONM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 163,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 163,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 163,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 163,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 163,283 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Outer sill filled with filler not allowing full inspection

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms and all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 163,272 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Outer sill filled with filler not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms and all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 158,581 miles

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

brake discs pitted

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

power steering pipe at rack slight corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2015 158,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake discs pitted

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

power steering pipe at rack slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2013 154,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 154,328 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 143,190 miles

Bad oil leak from engine..

Brake pipe from rear "T piece" to nearside flexi hose,pipe corroded..

Damage to front bumper at nearside..

Dampness at nearside front brake flexi banjo bolt..

Fuel pipes badly corroded..

Nearside door hinges seized..

Nearside front wheel rim damaged..

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge-on legal limit..

Nearside side lamp lens cracked..

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked..

Offside front wheel buckled..

Rear No plate detriorated..

Suspect fuel leak at fuel tank drain plug..

Suspect leak from clutch sleeve cyclinder..

Fail 1 Jun 2009 143,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bad oil leak from engine..

Brake pipe from rear "T piece" to nearside flexi hose,pipe corroded..

Damage to front bumper at nearside..

Dampness at nearside front brake flexi banjo bolt..

Fuel pipes badly corroded..

Nearside door hinges seized..

Nearside front wheel rim damaged..

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge-on legal limit..

Nearside side lamp lens cracked..

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked..

Offside front wheel buckled..

Rear No plate detriorated..

Suspect fuel leak at fuel tank drain plug..

Suspect leak from clutch sleeve cyclinder..

Pass 8 Apr 2008 133,260 miles

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

Outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2008 133,260 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2007 132,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 132,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 129,038 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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J129 ONM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 J129 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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J129 ONM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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