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J207 EOU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,160 mi
Last recorded152,160 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ207 EOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 152,160 miles

osr sill slightly corroded

nsr sill slightly corroded

os sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,519 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear inner sill has been repaired and coated with black underseal obscuring repaired section

Fail 19 Sep 2015 143,519 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear inner sill has been repaired and coated with black underseal obscuring repaired section

Pass 15 Oct 2014 134,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both sills have been under sealed

brake pedal anti slip pad is slightly worn

Fail 7 Oct 2014 134,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills have been under sealed

brake pedal anti slip pad is slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,994 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 123,931 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2011 123,271 miles

holed nearside front inner wing but not considered structural

Pass 25 Oct 2010 122,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front floor holed but not within 30cm of suspension,steering,brakes or seat mountings

Fail 21 Oct 2009 121,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 121,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 108,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 116,949 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 115,573 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 115,573 miles

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

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

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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J207 EOU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J207 EOU, 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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J207 EOU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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