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J616 YWX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,024 mi
Last recorded136,024 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ616 YWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 136,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 126,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns mirror missing.

nsr/ osr tyres cracking up.

osf indicator has moisture on lens.

Fail 1 May 2009 126,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns mirror missing.

nsr/ osr tyres cracking up.

osf indicator has moisture on lens.

Pass 1 May 2008 120,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 119,423 miles

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

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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J616 YWX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J616 YWX, 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 J616 YWX registered?

J616 YWX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J616 YWX safe to buy?

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