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J381 NMJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,486 mi
Last recorded65,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ381 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,486 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

NSF and NSR shocks starting to leak.

OSR outer sill corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,311 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both rear inner arches corroded

slight drag when rotating both rear wheels

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,130 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded/holed

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

both rear inner arches corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,727 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 64,725 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,623 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

slight drag when rotating both rear wheels

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,332 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrotion to rear inner sills

hand brake is high

o/s/r sill has been welded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,907 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in plastic

o/s/rear sill been welded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 59,907 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/rear sill been welded

all metal brake pipes covered in plastic

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,238 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres very cracked and perished, plus low on tread and nearside out of shape with nail in tread

Both rear tyres are very cracked and perished with mishaped offside inner sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,304 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,230 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,243 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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J381 NMJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J381 NMJ, 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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J381 NMJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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