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J597 UBH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,984 mi
Last recorded98,984 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 UBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 95,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2012 93,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2011 89,884 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,275 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 80,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,052 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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J597 UBH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J597 UBH, 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 J597 UBH registered?

J597 UBH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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