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J772 VVX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

132,887 mi
Last recorded132,887 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ772 VVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 132,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 127,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 127,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 May 2010 120,708 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 120,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 117,767 miles

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

battery insecure

both front inner wing panels corroding

brake pipes and fuel lines sprayed in sealant

clutch fluid reservoir on minimum level

clutch slave cylinder leaking

engine oil leak

engine under tray fitted

front and rear suspension bushes cracking

front brake hose unions corroding

front brake pipes corroding

front coil springs corroding

front floors/chassis's corroding

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers dust covers split

front suspension components corroding

fuel lines corroding and partly covered up

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rear brake pads low on nearside

screw in offside front tyre centre of tread

Fail 16 May 2009 117,642 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

both front inner wing panels corroding

brake pipes and fuel lines sprayed in sealant

clutch fluid reservoir on minimum level

clutch slave cylinder leaking

engine oil leak

engine under tray fitted

front and rear suspension bushes cracking

front brake hose unions corroding

front brake pipes corroding

front coil springs corroding

front floors/chassis's corroding

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers dust covers split

front suspension components corroding

fuel lines corroding and partly covered up

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rear brake pads low on nearside

screw in offside front tyre centre of tread

Pass 19 May 2008 108,436 miles

Near side handbrake needs attention - poor effort.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

On driving, slight noise from rear of vehicle similar to bearing. However on test no issues found.

Fail 19 May 2008 108,436 miles

Near side handbrake needs attention - poor effort.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

On driving, slight noise from rear of vehicle similar to bearing. However on test no issues found.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 108,421 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 106,589 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 106,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 94,721 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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J772 VVX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J772 VVX, 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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J772 VVX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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