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J617 TNF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,546 mi
Last recorded98,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 98,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,871 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,221 miles

rear tyres worn on inside corners

Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,221 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear tyres worn on inside corners

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,943 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 87,183 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge

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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J617 TNF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J617 TNF, 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 J617 TNF registered?

J617 TNF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1991.

Is J617 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J617 TNF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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