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J49 XDC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 XDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,477 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2007 73,472 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroded!

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,842 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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J49 XDC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J49 XDC, 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 J49 XDC registered?

J49 XDC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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