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J437 JFM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,310 mi
Last recorded98,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 JFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,310 miles

Nearside Rear All under body heavily under sealed

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,345 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake corroded at offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2021 96,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2020 94,326 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,586 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake warning light on dash

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/f wish bone slightly touching arb

sills not able to be checked properly as repaired part covered with filler

Pass 10 May 2013 68,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,595 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,553 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,518 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 58,518 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 53,461 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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J437 JFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J437 JFM, 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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J437 JFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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