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J36 SNM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,824 mi
Last recorded61,824 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 SNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 61,139 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,788 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,333 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,730 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,686 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 42,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 42,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,519 miles

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

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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J36 SNM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J36 SNM, 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 J36 SNM registered?

J36 SNM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J36 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J36 SNM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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