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J540 BJN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,722 mi
Last recorded65,722 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 BJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,053 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,547 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,591 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,095 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,257 miles

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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J540 BJN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J540 BJN, 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 J540 BJN registered?

J540 BJN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J540 BJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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