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J33 LPP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,506 mi
Last recorded192,506 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 LPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 192,506 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 192,506 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 185,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 185,485 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 180,036 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 180,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 173,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 173,407 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 164,540 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bumper has a slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 153,162 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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J33 LPP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J33 LPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J33 LPP registered?

J33 LPP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J33 LPP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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