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J388 TBA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 74,359 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,359 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 107,468 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 107,468 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to front engin e cradle and suspension arms and rear axle mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2005 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

advise tracking to front wheels and camber and caster angles checked due to adviosory note on n/side lower suspenion arm showing slight distortion

Fail 7 Oct 2005 103,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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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J388 TBA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J388 TBA, 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 J388 TBA registered?

J388 TBA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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