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J499 WOC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,320 mi
Last recorded107,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 WOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 107,320 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded in places

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fule lines croded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fule lines croded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,754 miles

Fuel tank is slightly corroded.

Steering rack/track rod ends are stiff on full lock.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 81,754 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Fuel tank is slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering rack/track rod ends are stiff on full lock.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,657 miles

Fuel tank is slightly corroded.

Steering is slightly stiff on left hand lock.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,657 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank is slightly corroded.

Steering is slightly stiff on left hand lock.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,957 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,705 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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J499 WOC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J499 WOC, 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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J499 WOC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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