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J215 JOU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,845 mi
Last recorded173,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 173,845 miles

Multiple heavy rust blisters, worst o/s/r outer sill & n/s/r wheel arch

Slight movement in o/s/f steering rack

Various brake pipes surface rust

Fail 4 Jun 2014 173,845 miles

Multiple heavy rust blisters, worst o/s/r outer sill & n/s/r wheel arch

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight movement in o/s/f steering rack

Various brake pipes surface rust

Pass 29 May 2013 162,740 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust blisters on rear sills and arches

Fail 29 May 2013 162,740 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust blisters on rear sills and arches

Pass 31 May 2012 152,472 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside outer sill corroded

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2011 141,731 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 141,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All pad condition difficult to assess

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake pipe surface corrosion

o/s/r outer sill rust blisters

rear brake discs very corroded. Rear pads poss too small but readings ok

Pass 15 May 2010 129,562 miles

Oil leak

both front and offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 May 2009 120,828 miles

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

Oil leak

rear discs slightly pitted

rear pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2008 113,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 107,002 miles

differential pinion seal weaping

oil leak from engine

tappets noisey

Pass 1 Jun 2006 100,621 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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J215 JOU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J215 JOU, 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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J215 JOU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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