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J559 JFM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

226,231 mi
Last recorded226,231 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 JFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 226,231 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 236,700 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 216,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 206,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 206,433 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 195,583 miles

Battery partially loose

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Engine underside oily

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front top mounting has a broken fixing. still secure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Performance exhaust system fitted, louder than standard

Fail 4 Mar 2015 195,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery partially loose

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Engine underside oily

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front top mounting has a broken fixing. still secure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Performance exhaust system fitted, louder than standard

Pass 20 Feb 2014 186,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 186,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 170,783 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 170,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 152,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 152,307 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 127,849 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 127,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 102,332 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 102,330 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 100,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 96,739 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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J559 JFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J559 JFM, 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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J559 JFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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