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J429 DGF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,781 mi
Last recorded108,781 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 DGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 108,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing and outer sill corroded but out side perscribed area

Fail 2 Feb 2023 108,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper banjo bolt washer (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower wing outter sill is corroded but out side perscribed area

Fail 19 Jan 2023 108,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan chassi rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wing outter sill is corroded but out side perscribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,580 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 103,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 92,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all wheel nuts wrong way round (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not with in 30cm of any component

Offside Front sill corroded but not with in 30cm of any component

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,543 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill and inner wing areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 84,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill and inner wing areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,964 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

transmission / clutch judder

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,520 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 75,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,825 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,825 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,710 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 69,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 67,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,708 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,876 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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J429 DGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J429 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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J429 DGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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