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J453 EGW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,770 mi
Last recorded49,770 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 EGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,770 miles

Corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Brake master cylinder is not operating smoothly

Fail 22 Jun 2016 49,756 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder is not operating smoothly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,482 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,284 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,841 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake disc rusty.

vehicle rusty underneath.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,870 miles

rear brake discs rusty

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2005 47,870 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake discs rusty

underside of vehicle getting rusty

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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J453 EGW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J453 EGW, 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 J453 EGW registered?

J453 EGW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is J453 EGW safe to buy?

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