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J633 UBH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ633 UBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 135,750 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 132,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear windscreen damaged

under vehicle has been under seild so inspection of some items not possible

Fail 17 Apr 2015 132,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear windscreen damaged

under vehicle has been under seild so inspection of some items not possible

Pass 19 Dec 2013 128,057 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 12 Dec 2013 128,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 Dec 2012 124,200 miles

nsf windscreen washer heavily leaking when opperated

nsr inner wheel arch heavily holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a laod bearing structure

under tray broken and insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2012 124,200 miles

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf windscreen washer heavily leaking when opperated

nsr inner wheel arch heavily holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a laod bearing structure

under tray broken and insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,480 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 120,480 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 117,136 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 117,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 111,422 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 99,513 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 99,490 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 98,946 miles

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

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2006 98,208 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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J633 UBH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J633 UBH, 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 J633 UBH registered?

J633 UBH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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