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J668 BVO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,382 mi
Last recorded110,382 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 BVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 103,431 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 103,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 97,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,836 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,804 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 87,803 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 80,985 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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J668 BVO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J668 BVO, 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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J668 BVO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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