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J638 HGF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,675 mi
Last recorded147,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 HGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch hydraulic slave cylinder leaking.Resevoir refilled to complete test

engine over heated on test,cooling fans did not cut in

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front outer sill corroded

slight fluid leak from steering rack

vehicle has alot of heavy corrosion to chassis floor,suspension and brake components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 147,582 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch hydraulic slave cylinder leaking.Resevoir refilled to complete test

engine over heated on test,cooling fans did not cut in

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front outer sill corroded

slight fluid leak from steering rack

vehicle has alot of heavy corrosion to chassis floor,suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 138,901 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 138,892 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 133,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 12 Jun 2012 126,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited slip differential fitted,brakes checked with decelerometer

nearside front tyre,tread perished and cracked

non standard rear silencer fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,169 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 122,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 122,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 115,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 113,901 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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J638 HGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J638 HGF, 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 J638 HGF registered?

J638 HGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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