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J505 CDT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

254,376 mi
Last recorded254,376 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 254,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 254,376 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 254,356 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 254,337 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 254,322 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 254,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 253,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 240,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills ( double skinned)

Pass 5 May 2010 225,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 214,800 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake holding slightly

Pass 14 May 2008 198,637 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 May 2007 181,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 165,628 miles

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

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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J505 CDT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J505 CDT, 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 J505 CDT registered?

J505 CDT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J505 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 CDT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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