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J653 DAP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,867 mi
Last recorded152,867 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 DAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 152,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 152,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 151,760 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 151,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 149,157 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 May 2009 149,157 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 145,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 128,592 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 128,222 miles

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

front pads becoming low †brake pipes on underside surface corroded †n/s/r tyre 3.0 mm †all shock gaiters split

Pass 3 Oct 2005 108,466 miles

1)SLIGHT DRAGG ON N/S/F BRAKE..... †2)OIL LEAKS..... REAR OF ENGINE †3)ALL SHOCKABSORBER GAITERS ARE SPLIT †4) OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR BROKEN

Fail 30 Sep 2005 108,466 miles

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

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

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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J653 DAP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J653 DAP, 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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J653 DAP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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