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J65 NMJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,794 mi
Last recorded108,794 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ65 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly uneven application on roller brake test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyres old 2010 y o m

Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,673 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Rear Service brake application slightly uneven on roller brake test

Fail 6 Jul 2017 106,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 106,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,286 miles

Advanced corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Advanced corrosion to both inner, outer sills, floorpans and front footwell inner wing areas

Advanced corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension arms

Both chassis rails corroded, damaged and covered with gaurds

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Crack o/s windscreen

Exhaust mounts deteriorating

Full harness fitted o/s and racing seats

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear towing eyes heavily corroded

Some corrosion to all brake hose ferules

Some deterioration to all ball joint dust covers

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,020 miles

Advanced corrosion to both front floor pans

Advanced corrosion to front subframe and components

Advanced corrosion to inner sills and floor pans

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Bare seat shell to n/s

Corrosion to front chassis rails

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Damage and corrosion to floor pans

Floor pans dented

Front brake pipes corroding

Light corrosion to brake discs

Race seat fitted to o/s with race harness belt

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Exstensive chassis damage to both rails, not within 30cm of braking or steering components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 104,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Advanced corrosion to both front floor pans

Advanced corrosion to front subframe and components

Advanced corrosion to inner sills and floor pans

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

Bare seat shell to n/s

Corrosion to front chassis rails

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Damage and corrosion to floor pans

Floor pans dented

Front brake pipes corroding

Light corrosion to brake discs

Race seat fitted to o/s with race harness belt

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Exstensive chassis damage to both rails, not within 30cm of braking or steering components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake discs are pitted

both front brake discs worn.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake discs are pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 98,848 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tested in wet

Fail 5 Dec 2009 98,848 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tested in wet

Pass 6 Jan 2009 95,763 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limits

engine oil leaks

general corrosion to chassis and n/s outer sill

heavy age cracking to suspension components

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underseal covering chassis

Fail 6 Jan 2009 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

engine oil leaks

general corrosion to chassis and n/s outer sill

heavy age cracking to suspension components

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underseal covering chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2008 91,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 87,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 87,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 84,956 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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J65 NMJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J65 NMJ, 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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J65 NMJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1991.

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