MOT Status
ValidMileage
212,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheels both bind when turned by hand
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear tyre perished and low on tread
front brake discs getting thin
nearside front brake slightly binding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
front brake discs getting thin
nearside front brake slightly binding
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f outer tyre wall small cut
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f outer tyre wall small cut
offside front brake pipe corroded
slight exhaust blow
General underbody corrosion, slight corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
unable to see front brake pads
general underbody corrosion/perishing
slight bind to nearside rear brake
see checklist 117387
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
see checklist 117387
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J790 XBL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 J790 XBL, 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 J790 XBL registered?
J790 XBL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J790 XBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J790 XBL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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