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J55 JGH

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 JGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 107,587 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 104,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 May 2008 104,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 101,986 miles

front number plate starting to crack up

Fail 10 Apr 2007 101,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate starting to crack up

Pass 8 May 2006 91,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J55 JGH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J55 JGH, 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 J55 JGH registered?

J55 JGH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 1991.

Is J55 JGH safe to buy?

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