MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak from engine
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was J517 JFM registered?
J517 JFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1991.
Is J517 JFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J517 JFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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