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J444 RAC

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,072 mi
Last recorded129,072 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 RAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 129,072 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 123,575 miles

Damp around n/s rear brake caliper

Pass 8 May 2012 116,916 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 116,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 May 2011 109,611 miles

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

nearside front tyre, worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre, worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 108,744 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 108,744 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside and nearside door steps corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 104,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 100,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 88,871 miles

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

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

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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J444 RAC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J444 RAC, 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 J444 RAC registered?

J444 RAC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J444 RAC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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