MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,219 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to underside exhaust and brake pipes
ns raer disc poor
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
corrosion to underside exhaust and brake pipes
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
corrosion on both outer sills
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on suspension
front number plate cracked
underbody corrosion
front number plate cracked
underbody corrosion
corrosion on both outer sills
corrosion on fuel pipes
corrosion on suspension
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all drop link bushes cracked and perished
all front lower arm bushes cracked and perished
anti roll bar drop links corroded
condensation in both front indicators
front and rear anti roll bars corroded
front lower arms corroded
front number plate cracked
fuel cap seal cracked and perished
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J136 VPU 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 50%.
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 J136 VPU, 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 J136 VPU registered?
J136 VPU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 1991.
Is J136 VPU safe to buy?
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