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J433 JWV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

232,609 mi
Last recorded232,609 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ433 JWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 232,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner rear sills wak

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 232,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner rear sills wak

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 218,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 208,851 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 196,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 185,353 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 169,786 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 161,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 155,515 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 155,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 143,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 126,811 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 126,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 115,775 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 115,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all shock absorber rubber dust covers are perished

body drainage pipes appear blocked

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pads appear low

high level stoplight has been disconnect and used as a foglight

hubcaps on roadwheels

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2005 109,316 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 109,316 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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J433 JWV 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 70.6%.

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 J433 JWV, 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 J433 JWV registered?

J433 JWV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J433 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J433 JWV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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