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J238 VVX

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,291 mi
Last recorded118,291 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 VVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 118,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe bracket corroded and broken and bolts missing including bellhousing/gearbox securing bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes covered in sealant

Fail 25 May 2018 118,264 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at front adjacent to retainer (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe bracket corroded and broken and bolts missing including bellhousing/gearbox securing bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All 3 front to rear ()

Pass 6 May 2017 115,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at most joints (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 114,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four hoses have reduced ferrule wall thickness (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 112,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 112,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,351 miles

Both sides upper and lower suspension ball joints boots and track rod end boots perished

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 110,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both sides upper and lower suspension ball joints boots and track rod end boots perished

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,314 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,952 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 102,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,808 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 80,160 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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J238 VVX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J238 VVX, 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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J238 VVX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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