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J250 CET

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,402 mi
Last recorded164,402 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 164,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracket missing bottom of drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear pipe slight leak/blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 163,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 163,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 163,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear anti roll (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front side of rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake rubber flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner side front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 160,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 152,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 148,843 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 19 Sep 2015 122,220 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 122,220 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 120,577 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 120,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,489 miles

(advise) all brake pipes starting surface corrosion

(advise) front suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded reccomend uderseal or some weather coating

(advise) heavy ratteling coming from engine/gearbox when reved to higher rpm requires further investigation

(advise) n/s and o/s chassis rails front to back of vehciel been slightly crushed but still intact and strentgh there

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting corrosion process

(advise) rear brake pipe at rear subframe becoming corroded reccomend replacment

(advise) rear suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded reccomend uderseal or some weather coating

(advise) strong smell of hydrocarbons when engine in idle but emissions ok

Fail 20 Sep 2011 102,489 miles

(advise) all brake pipes starting surface corrosion

(advise) front suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded reccomend uderseal or some weather coating

(advise) heavy ratteling coming from engine/gearbox when reved to higher rpm requires further investigation

(advise) n/s and o/s chassis rails front to back of vehciel been slightly crushed but still intact and strentgh there

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting corrosion process

(advise) rear brake pipe at rear subframe becoming corroded reccomend replacment

(advise) rear suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded reccomend uderseal or some weather coating

(advise) strong smell of hydrocarbons when engine in idle but emissions ok

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 102,482 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

all brake discs heavily corroded

all underside very heavily corroded inner and outer sills advanced in corrosion but not holed

alternator not charging and battery ran down while doing mot

all tyres bald on inner edges and cracked and splitting require urgent replacement

tyres fitted to vehicle are of winter type with speed rating Q up to 90 mph abnd as such are not suitable for conditions or vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2006 101,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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J250 CET is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J250 CET, 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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J250 CET is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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