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J522 LLM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,450 mi
Last recorded90,450 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ522 LLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 85,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2007 79,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 75,576 miles

long travel on park brake

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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J522 LLM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J522 LLM, 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 J522 LLM registered?

J522 LLM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1991.

Is J522 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J522 LLM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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