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J497 UNH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,561 mi
Last recorded113,561 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,561 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 113,535 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 113,459 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

car covered in underseal /general corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2022 110,203 miles

n/s mirror missing

under body and front and rear suspension and components various stages corrosion heavly undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2022 110,191 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror missing

under body and front and rear suspension and components various stages corrosion heavly undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc worn and pitted

washer pipe leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,271 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 99,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 5 Aug 2008 95,564 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE

Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,869 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 91,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,928 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J497 UNH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J497 UNH, 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 J497 UNH registered?

J497 UNH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J497 UNH safe to buy?

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