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J636 OPV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,088 mi
Last recorded188,088 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ636 OPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 188,088 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 188,088 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 180,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 172,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 162,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 150,882 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 139,449 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 128,610 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 117,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 117,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 106,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 93,599 miles

both track rod end rubbers split

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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J636 OPV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J636 OPV, 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 J636 OPV registered?

J636 OPV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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