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J627 JOU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,269 mi
Last recorded81,269 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ627 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,269 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear sill weaK and surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2014 81,074 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear sill weaK and surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,440 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,440 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,166 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 64,185 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 63,652 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,522 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,452 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 44,238 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SEVERE CRACKS BETWEEN TREADS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,463 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 37,450 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J627 JOU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J627 JOU, 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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J627 JOU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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