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J533 XBL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 XBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,990 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners have surface corrosion and paint flaking (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,345 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners have surface corrosion and paint flaking (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 104,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill has filler where should be welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corners have surface corrosion and paint flaking (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,474 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,453 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,029 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 99,029 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,234 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,231 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 22 Jun 2016 96,535 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 96,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 94,831 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 94,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 91,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 91,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 89,189 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 89,181 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,495 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 89,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,382 miles

nsf door mirror missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 81,382 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nsf door mirror missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,338 miles

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2008 125,434 miles

rear exhaust section holed and blowing

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2008 125,431 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads low

rear exhaust section holed and blowing

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2007 116,970 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 116,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,505 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 95,505 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J533 XBL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 J533 XBL, 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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J533 XBL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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