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J519 YLS

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 YLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 97,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perishing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills to floor (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 97,731 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills to floor (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,370 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack but not exposing cord

Fail 18 Jul 2012 97,363 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack but not exposing cord

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,927 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 96,922 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 94,374 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 94,364 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 93,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,955 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,352 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

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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J519 YLS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J519 YLS, 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 J519 YLS registered?

J519 YLS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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