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J767 NLP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,502 mi
Last recorded209,502 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ767 NLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 209,502 miles

Nearside Rear Slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2018 205,340 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 205,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 193,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension and steering components rusty

rear disc`s pitted and rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2009 179,881 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 179,869 miles

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges...alignment recommended

Pass 7 Apr 2008 162,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 156,093 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 156,091 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 156,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads are low

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 7 Apr 2006 145,480 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 145,480 miles

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

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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J767 NLP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J767 NLP, 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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J767 NLP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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