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J393 TRP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,152 mi
Last recorded167,152 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ393 TRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 167,152 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc faces surface corrosion + slightly scored and pitted

nearside + offside front track rod end rubbers + top and bottom ball joint rubbers perished but complete

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floors + inner and outer sills in several places

Fail 22 Mar 2014 167,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

front brake disc faces surface corrosion + slightly scored and pitted

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside + offside front track rod end rubbers + top and bottom ball joint rubbers perished but complete

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front floors + inner and outer sills in several places

Pass 26 Mar 2013 161,284 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 161,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 157,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 155,553 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 154,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 148,220 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 144,796 miles

NOTE OFFSIDE REAR TOP SUSPENSION JOINT SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR-------BOTH REAR BRAKE PADS LOW--

Pass 14 Apr 2007 141,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 136,257 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 136,257 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J393 TRP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J393 TRP, 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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J393 TRP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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