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J47 KKO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,036 mi
Last recorded103,036 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 KKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 102,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 99,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,307 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,458 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,281 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 93,278 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 92,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 92,019 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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J47 KKO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J47 KKO, 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 J47 KKO registered?

J47 KKO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1991.

Is J47 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J47 KKO shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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