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J589 UNC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

184,583 mi
Last recorded184,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 UNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 184,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 182,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 181,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 175,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 165,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 155,017 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 142,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 122,857 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 118,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 114,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 109,674 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 103,439 miles

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 28 Apr 2007 95,197 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack on inner

Fail 28 Apr 2007 95,197 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

o/s/f n/s/f bottom ball joint boots split. o/s/f n/s/f trackrod boots split.

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to crack on inner

Pass 8 May 2006 86,694 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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J589 UNC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J589 UNC, 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 J589 UNC registered?

J589 UNC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 1991.

Is J589 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J589 UNC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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