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J20 VAN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,858 mi
Last recorded136,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 VAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,858 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 132,655 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 132,655 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,033 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 122,864 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 112,111 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 112,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 107,056 miles

O/side and n/side front brake has slight drag.

Rear tyres near to wear bars.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 97,329 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal brake pipes generally corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2005 91,965 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 91,965 miles

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

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

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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J20 VAN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J20 VAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J20 VAN registered?

J20 VAN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J20 VAN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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