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J131 PKV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 PKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,763 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 64,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 64,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 63,741 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 63,737 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 63,112 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,376 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,805 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,555 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 60,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 58,799 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,802 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 56,749 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 55,299 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 54,189 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 52,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,676 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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J131 PKV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J131 PKV, 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 J131 PKV registered?

J131 PKV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J131 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J131 PKV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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