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J788 BYC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,010 mi
Last recorded103,010 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 BYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill soft (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill soft (5.2.6)

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 96,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure steering rack nut (2.2.C.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,134 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,335 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 86,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 183,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 77,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,329 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 71,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,916 miles

18% imbalance on front service brakes

Fail 16 Jul 2008 69,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

18% imbalance on front service brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,503 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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J788 BYC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J788 BYC, 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 J788 BYC registered?

J788 BYC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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