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J372 MJK

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,148 mi
Last recorded159,148 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ372 MJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 159,148 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2022 159,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 156,732 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 130,382 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 130,350 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 123,686 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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J372 MJK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J372 MJK, 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 J372 MJK registered?

J372 MJK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J372 MJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J372 MJK shows 6 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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