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J779 WEP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,137 mi
Last recorded144,137 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 WEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 144,137 miles

oil leak

rear inner wheel arches corroding

suspension bushes deteriorating

suspension components corroding

front brake discs worn and nearside pads wearing thin

inner and outer sills weld repairs and corrosion

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2014 144,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake discs worn and nearside pads wearing thin

inner and outer sills weld repairs and corrosion

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

rear inner wheel arches corroding

suspension bushes deteriorating

suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2014 144,137 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 138,757 miles

corrosion:- nearside outer sill, both floor to sills, suspension, both rear quadrants, metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2012 138,757 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion:- nearside outer sill, both floor to sills, suspension, both rear quadrants, metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 135,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 133,391 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 133,391 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 129,439 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 129,439 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 124,796 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 120,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 112,242 miles

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

slight corrosion developing on body,subframes and suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2005 101,644 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 101,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J779 WEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J779 WEP, 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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J779 WEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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