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J12 TEE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,833 mi
Last recorded81,833 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 TEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 81,833 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 73,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers wiper blade is split

Fail 7 May 2010 73,439 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers wiper blade is split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,629 miles

corrosion on offside front inner steel brake pipe

corrosion on rear outer sills through outer skin

front and rear shock absorber covers perhished

timing belt???

Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

corrosion on offside front inner steel brake pipe

corrosion on rear outer sills through outer skin

front and rear shock absorber covers perhished

timing belt???

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,384 miles

all shock absorber dust covers split and perhished

corrosion on exhaust back box corroded through outer skin slight blow

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,802 miles

front brake pads 4-5 mm approx.

rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,803 miles

light surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

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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J12 TEE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J12 TEE, 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 J12 TEE registered?

J12 TEE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1991.

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