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J402 KBD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ402 KBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,810 miles

slight leak on middle exhaust section

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,464 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,464 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,579 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,162 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,142 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,362 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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J402 KBD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J402 KBD, 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 J402 KBD registered?

J402 KBD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 1991.

Is J402 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J402 KBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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