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J651 TBA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ651 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,899 miles

underneath of vehicle quite rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2020 129,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underneath of vehicle quite rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 129,822 miles

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

slight binding on offside rear brake

slight corrosion on all suspension arms

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 22 May 2015 128,679 miles

front and rear sub frames corroding

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 14 May 2015 128,665 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 128,291 miles

bind at nearside front brake

corrosion to both outer sills and wheel arches

corrosion to both step sills

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2010 128,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,887 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both doorsteps and rear of both outer sills

Fail 21 Aug 2009 115,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both doorsteps and rear of both outer sills

Pass 13 Aug 2008 100,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 93,269 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 93,263 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J651 TBA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J651 TBA, 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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J651 TBA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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