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J716 CGJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ716 CGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 107,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,154 miles

both outer sills light corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2016 94,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both outer sills light corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 85,441 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front outer sill corroded in a non perscribed area

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 83,559 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wing lowers corroded

headlamp relay in need of attention

nsf tyre wearing edge

Pass 5 May 2012 82,059 miles

all brake pipes greased

sills slightly soft

Fail 5 May 2012 82,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes greased

sills slightly soft

Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,598 miles

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

wipers deteriorating + starting to leave residue on screen

Pass 6 May 2010 78,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2010 78,442 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

os rear no plate light dim

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,137 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 77,130 miles

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

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

o/s/f wing lower fixing corrored

Pass 29 Apr 2006 76,313 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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J716 CGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J716 CGJ, 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 J716 CGJ registered?

J716 CGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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