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J212 LKR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,596 mi
Last recorded154,596 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ212 LKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 154,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

chassis rails under floorpans distorted

sill covers fitted

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Apr 2013 154,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chassis rails under floorpans distorted

sill covers fitted

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2011 150,528 miles

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

covers on chassis rails

nearside chassis rail under floorpan distorted

offside front chassis rail/inner wing corroded under bonnet

outer sills skimed with filler

rear inner wheelarches corroded

sill covers fitted

sills corroded

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2011 150,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

covers on chassis rails

nearside chassis rail under floorpan distorted

offside front chassis rail/inner wing corroded under bonnet

outer sills skimed with filler

rear inner wheelarches corroded

sill covers fitted

sills corroded

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2010 148,038 miles

damage to o/s and n/s chassis leg's

n/s head lamp high limit

o/s head lamp on limit high

reg plat lamp's poor on limit,

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 144,901 miles

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

Oil leak

rear reg plate poor

rear registration plate lights poor

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack / steering

slight under body corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 17 May 2008 139,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Punctures to N/S/F and N/S/R tyre

Very heavy impact damage to N/S chassis leg thickly over painted

Fail 10 May 2008 139,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Punctures to N/S/F and N/S/R tyre

Very heavy impact damage to N/S chassis leg thickly over painted

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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J212 LKR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J212 LKR, 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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What year was J212 LKR registered?

J212 LKR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1991.

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