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J670 WOA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,964 mi
Last recorded188,964 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ670 WOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 188,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 188,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 187,736 miles

Tape on both headlamps

Weakness to rear end of both outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2015 185,238 miles

perishing of nearside front tyre.

repairs to both outer sills.

under-seal to various under-body components.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 185,235 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

repairs to both outer sills.

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

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

perishing of nearside front tyre.

under-seal to various under-body components.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 171,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 171,029 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 164,859 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 164,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 157,120 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 157,120 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 156,177 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 156,158 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J670 WOA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J670 WOA, 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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J670 WOA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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