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J673 TBA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,218 mi
Last recorded224,218 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ673 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 224,218 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 224,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 222,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 219,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 209,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2008 207,641 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 207,639 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 201,200 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 201,199 miles

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

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2006 193,110 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2005 186,776 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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J673 TBA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J673 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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What year was J673 TBA registered?

J673 TBA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J673 TBA safe to buy?

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