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J322 LTP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,036 mi
Last recorded181,036 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ322 LTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 181,036 miles

Front brake discs wearin g quite thin on outer vented section

front and rear suspension components corroded.

offside sill at rear has crack in underseal. unable to check extent of corrosion. Car has good chassis legs

~Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 180,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake discs wearin g quite thin on outer vented section

front and rear suspension components corroded.

offside sill at rear has crack in underseal. unable to check extent of corrosion. Car has good chassis legs

~Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 178,424 miles

All suspension arms and front and rear subframes corroded.

Both outer sills at rear and rear wheel arches badly corroded. No holes at present and not next to major suspension or steering components.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 174,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 174,927 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 172,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel lines rusty in places

o/s/f steering rack has play

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 12 Aug 2008 72,570 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel lines rusty in places

o/s/f steering rack has play

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Aug 2007 166,420 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 166,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 158,733 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J322 LTP 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 60%.

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 J322 LTP, 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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J322 LTP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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