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J13 ALJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,219 mi
Last recorded118,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 ALJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s skuttle panel corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak from rear diff

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 118,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s skuttle panel corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak from rear diff

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2010 118,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all rubber suspension components and bonded bushes showing signs of wear and slightly cracking

entire underbody of car is corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside sill corroded

nearsiderear inner wheel arch is corroded and holed

offside rear wheel arch corroded

there is corrosion to all major suspension components

Pass 21 Apr 2009 115,016 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are corroded.

Both front shock absorber protective gaiters are torn and perished.

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Entire underbody is corroded, not within prescribed areas,

N/S rear inner wheel arch is holed.

N/S rear wheel arch is corroded.

Oil leak from the rear differential

There is corrosion to all major suspension components, not as yet excessive.

Fail 18 Apr 2009 115,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front flexible brake hoses are corroded.

Both front shock absorber protective gaiters are torn and perished.

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

Entire underbody is corroded, not within prescribed areas,

N/S rear inner wheel arch is holed.

N/S rear wheel arch is corroded.

Oil leak from the rear differential

There is corrosion to all major suspension components, not as yet excessive.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 110,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 105,301 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 105,217 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 101,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 101,568 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J13 ALJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J13 ALJ, 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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J13 ALJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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