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J229 SDH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,564 mi
Last recorded176,564 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 SDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 176,564 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 176,564 miles

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 166,856 miles

o/s and n/s track rod end dust covers split

o/s and n/s upper suspnsion arm ball joint dust covers split

Pass 27 Nov 2010 162,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 153,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 136,929 miles

both rear anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

corrosion evident on both rear outer sills

rattle from exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,014 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2007 107,014 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 78,995 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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J229 SDH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J229 SDH, 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 J229 SDH registered?

J229 SDH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J229 SDH safe to buy?

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