MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
brake fluid level low
rear brake pipes surface corroding
split pin missing on n/s/f t.r.e
brake imbalance at 24%
rear metal brake pipes corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
n/s seat not fitted at the time of test
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
n/s seat not fitted at the time of test
front reg plate not fitted at time of test
new calipers, discs, pads fitted front and rear.brakes improve when bedded in
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front reg plate not fitted at time of test
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J351 LLF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 J351 LLF, 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 J351 LLF registered?
J351 LLF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1991.
Is J351 LLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J351 LLF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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