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J608 PPD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 PPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 118,500 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2021 118,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,264 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,804 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 113,797 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 111,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front chassie leg corroded

front and rear suspension componts corroded

nearside front chassie leg corroded

offside front brake draging slightly

offside rear brake draging slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 98,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch fluid low

o/s/f sill rusting at jacking point

Pass 27 Jun 2009 96,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 95,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,356 miles

corrosion offside front brakepipe BORDERLINE

corrosion on outer sills

heavy corrosion throghout vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2006 91,340 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion offside front brake pipe BORDERLINE

corrosion outersills

heavy corrosion throughout vehicle

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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J608 PPD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J608 PPD, 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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J608 PPD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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