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J722 TVS

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,906 mi
Last recorded195,906 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ722 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 195,906 miles

end of both sills rusty

metal brake pipes corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2013 187,652 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 187,556 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 184,014 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 183,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 172,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floor corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jun 2011 172,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floor corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2010 162,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

rear axle bush corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 160,995 miles

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

O/S/R brake slightly binding.

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 160,304 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 160,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 151,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 151,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 140,870 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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J722 TVS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J722 TVS, 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 J722 TVS registered?

J722 TVS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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