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J349 FTC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,206 mi
Last recorded95,206 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ349 FTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,206 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,815 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres tread slightly cracking

heavy surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 7 Jul 2016 92,813 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres tread slightly cracking

heavy surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,803 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 86,796 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,108 miles

front and rear suspension,steering and brakes corroded

front wings corroded and holed

inner sills,front and rear chassis and floors corroded

rear outer sills holed and corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front and rear suspension,steering and brakes corroded

front wings corroded and holed

inner sills,front and rear chassis and floors corroded

rear outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,342 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,792 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,537 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 74,497 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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J349 FTC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J349 FTC, 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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What year was J349 FTC registered?

J349 FTC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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