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J406 LLM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,188 mi
Last recorded174,188 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ406 LLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 174,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 171,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 166,992 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Fail 15 Apr 2019 166,992 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 5 May 2012 157,659 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 157,659 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 144,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door stiff to open

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside headlight lense damaged

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2010 132,901 miles

offside headlight glass chiped

Fail 24 Apr 2010 132,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlight glass chiped

Pass 9 May 2009 120,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 106,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 96,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 87,280 miles

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

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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J406 LLM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J406 LLM, 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 J406 LLM registered?

J406 LLM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1991.

Is J406 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J406 LLM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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