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J401 DGF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 DGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,300 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,421 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front wing holed

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,469 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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J401 DGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J401 DGF, 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 J401 DGF registered?

J401 DGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J401 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J401 DGF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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