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J5 BRG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,956 mi
Last recorded111,956 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 111,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

under body repairs to floor inner wheel arches and sills

Fail 7 Dec 2017 111,947 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

under body repairs to floor inner wheel arches and sills

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 105,081 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 105,081 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 104,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

offside front wiper split

slight corrosion nearside and offside front door shuts

Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside door mirror housing loose

slight corrosion offside door shut

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,827 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2010 95,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear brake disc outer face corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 90,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear brake disc outer face corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,039 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear registration plates 3d effect

Fail 2 Oct 2008 85,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wipers split

front and rear registration plates 3d effect

nearside front and offside front tyres have cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach steel cords

nearside front tyre has 2 nails in it

Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,373 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,862 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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J5 BRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J5 BRG, 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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J5 BRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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