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J638 KAF

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 KAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 69,732 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2010 69,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f brake caliper sticking.

Fail 12 May 2010 69,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f brake caliper sticking.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,967 miles

F/O/S brake caliper has slight restricted movement.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,245 miles

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

slightly restricted movement on f/o/s brake

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 64,273 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 KAF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J638 KAF, 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 KAF registered?

J638 KAF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is J638 KAF safe to buy?

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