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J40 ECH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 ECH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,015 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 113,012 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 103,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 103,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2018 102,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,820 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Chassis corroded

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Chassis corroded

Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer jets need adjusting

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,602 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,047 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,627 miles

rear subframe has corrosion starting.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,546 miles

corrosion starting o/s/r outer sill. †slight oil leak from steering rack pinion.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 81,585 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 81,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

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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J40 ECH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J40 ECH, 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 J40 ECH registered?

J40 ECH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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