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J775 VVX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,900 mi
Last recorded103,900 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ775 VVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,900 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 103,898 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,413 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,292 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,123 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 102,121 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached nut/bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached nut/bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 100,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 99,792 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 99,280 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,270 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,872 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 98,871 miles

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

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

off side front upper wishbone rear bush not located

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,416 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 96,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,092 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 92,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,231 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,826 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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J775 VVX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J775 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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What year was J775 VVX registered?

J775 VVX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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