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J517 JFM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,588 mi
Last recorded125,588 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 JFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 125,588 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 124,969 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 124,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Sep 2015 122,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,837 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 113,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,171 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,324 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 88,324 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,173 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2006

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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J517 JFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J517 JFM, 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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J517 JFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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