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J780 PPG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,051 mi
Last recorded80,051 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 PPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,051 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,791 miles

Both rear inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded in places

O/S/F chassis area getting abit corroded and slight corrosion starting at N/S/F

Rear subframe and susp/arms getting abit corroded slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2008 73,788 miles

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

Both rear inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded in places

O/S/F chassis area getting abit corroded and slight corrosion starting at N/S/F

O/S/R tyre ON limits of tread wear at centre area

Rear subframe and susp/arms getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2007 53,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 53,230 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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J780 PPG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J780 PPG, 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 J780 PPG registered?

J780 PPG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J780 PPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J780 PPG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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