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J524 WRE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,022 mi
Last recorded124,022 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ524 WRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,022 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS & OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering gator slight perish

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

bodykit fitted

inner sills corroding

undercarriage trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2022 118,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sidewall worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside (5.2.3 (f))

body kit fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

sill covers fitted and complete underside tray

Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,088 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat has movement on mounts

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link lower bolt close to steering arm on lock

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

both rear upper suspension arm have play

brake pipes greased and under silled

inner sills corroding

underside undersilled

Fail 12 Jul 2021 114,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat has movement on mounts

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link lower bolt close to steering arm on lock

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear upper suspension arm have play

brake pipes greased and under silled

inner sills corroding

underside undersilled

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 110,286 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 110,087 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 109,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 108,332 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 108,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 106,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 102,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 97,664 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 97,664 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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J524 WRE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J524 WRE, 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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J524 WRE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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