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J47 XDP

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,124 mi
Last recorded108,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 XDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2017 108,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ball joint covers cracking

front brake pipes rusty

front sills rusty

rear discs rusty + pads low

rear suspension very rusty

wheel arches very rusty + inners

Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,070 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front outer sill corroded - not within 30cm

Offside front inner sill corroded - not within 30cm

Offside inner wheel arch corroded - not within 30cm

Offside rear sill corroded - not within 30cm

Offside rear wheel arch corroded - not within 30cm

Vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 22 Jun 2016 104,070 miles

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front outer sill corroded - not within 30cm

Offside front inner sill corroded - not within 30cm

Offside inner wheel arch corroded - not within 30cm

Offside rear sill corroded - not within 30cm

Offside rear wheel arch corroded - not within 30cm

Vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,763 miles

brake pipes corroded

off side rear under wheel arch area rusted through

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,390 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 98,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres in poor condition o/s/f worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,105 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy rust front and rear suspension arms

heavy rust os front upper wishbone

slight damage nsf tyre and perished

Fail 11 Jul 2012 97,105 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy rust front and rear suspension arms

heavy rust os front upper wishbone

slight damage nsf tyre and perished

Pass 16 May 2011 95,578 miles

surface corrosion on rear axle beam and cross member / surface corrosion on most metal brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2010 95,020 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2009 94,379 miles

chassis has slight corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 7 May 2008 94,058 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 93,111 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 90,283 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 XDP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

J47 XDP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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