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J34 STF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,216 mi
Last recorded65,216 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ34 STF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,216 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight front and rear suspension corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2022 65,207 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight steering and suspension corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2021 65,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight steering and suspension corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,075 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 65,047 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,816 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,094 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 64,085 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,860 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,509 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to near side front bumper and wing

Pass 20 May 2011 55,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 54,155 miles

Damage to N/S/F

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brakes juddering o/s near limit

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to n/s front. front brake judder

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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J34 STF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J34 STF, 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 J34 STF registered?

J34 STF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1991.

Is J34 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J34 STF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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