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J254 TDC

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

113,991 mi
Last recorded113,991 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 TDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2010 113,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine overheating.Radiator excessively deteriated and leaking.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 110,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Age related corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fuel pipe corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,725 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 107,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 105,156 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 105,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 98,037 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 98,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front wing corroded and insecure at sill

Pass 27 Feb 2006 91,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 91,578 miles

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

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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J254 TDC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J254 TDC, 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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J254 TDC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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