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J137 XHL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,305 mi
Last recorded143,305 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 XHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 143,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 141,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 135,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 131,086 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 131,081 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 128,046 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 128,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 126,534 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 126,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 119,245 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 119,024 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 113,460 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 113,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 108,205 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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J137 XHL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J137 XHL, 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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J137 XHL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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