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J364 TNF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,853 mi
Last recorded140,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ364 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 140,853 miles

All lights tinted

Fail 7 Jun 2012 140,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All lights tinted

Pass 3 May 2011 138,535 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 138,535 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 125,746 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 118,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 118,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 112,023 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2006 108,126 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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J364 TNF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J364 TNF, 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 J364 TNF registered?

J364 TNF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J364 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J364 TNF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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