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J648 KFB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

182,716 mi
Last recorded182,716 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ648 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 182,716 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 182,659 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 182,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 169,354 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 168,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 147,643 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2007 147,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2006 128,479 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2006 128,479 miles

front pads getting low

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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J648 KFB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J648 KFB, 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 J648 KFB registered?

J648 KFB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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