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J748 LOD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ748 LOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,773 miles

SOME CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 102,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 102,626 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 102,027 miles

exhaust slight deterioration

sliht wear on brake discs

structure very rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,357 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 100,357 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 98,902 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 98,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills are badly corroded

front pads and disks are worn

offside rear brake disk is corroded

offside rear brake pipe is corroded

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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J748 LOD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J748 LOD, 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 J748 LOD registered?

J748 LOD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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