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J1 WLN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,705 mi
Last recorded171,705 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 WLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 171,705 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 171,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 152,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 141,392 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 141,392 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 120,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 104,521 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 104,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 91,081 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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J1 WLN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 J1 WLN, 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 33 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 J1 WLN registered?

J1 WLN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is J1 WLN safe to buy?

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