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J221 ATV

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ221 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 197,085 miles

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

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 197,084 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 194,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 194,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor AT FRONT & CENTRE (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 191,723 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 191,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 188,431 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 188,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 185,073 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 185,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 178,995 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 178,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 174,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 171,776 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 171,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 166,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 158,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 150,551 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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J221 ATV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J221 ATV, 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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J221 ATV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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