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J675 MAV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,049 mi
Last recorded156,049 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ675 MAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 156,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded parts of the pipes covered and not testable (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

al shock absorber dust covers split/perished

Fail 12 Jul 2022 156,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded parts of the pipes covered and not testable (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

al shock absorber dust covers split/perished

Pass 28 Jun 2021 152,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 149,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 145,612 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 145,610 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 141,744 miles

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

corrosion to o/side rear cill

Fail 25 Oct 2014 141,738 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/side rear cill

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,979 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 131,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 125,363 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 125,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,047 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 67,654 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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J675 MAV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J675 MAV, 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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J675 MAV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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