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J784 NLO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,789 mi
Last recorded201,789 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ784 NLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 201,789 miles

vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but only specified parts classed excessive

Fail 12 Aug 2013 201,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but only specified parts classed excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2012 198,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 195,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 186,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 186,296 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 181,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 177,765 miles

Oil leak

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

all front suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated

both front tyres heavilly perished and osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 5 May 2007 166,719 miles

Both front discs corroded around edges

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres showing perish and wear

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2007 166,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front discs corroded arond edges

Front tyres showing slight wear on edges and some perish

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 155,192 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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J784 NLO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J784 NLO, 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 J784 NLO registered?

J784 NLO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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