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J483 HGJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,433 mi
Last recorded214,433 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 HGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 214,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 202,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 190,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 190,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 182,928 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 182,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 178,928 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 178,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 171,454 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 161,740 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 161,740 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 151,982 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 140,509 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 140,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 128,586 miles

Coolant leak

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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J483 HGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J483 HGJ, 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 J483 HGJ registered?

J483 HGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J483 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J483 HGJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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