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J816 OPM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,788 mi
Last recorded72,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ816 OPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 72,788 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 72,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both front brakes starting to bind

corrosion to under side vehicle

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2011 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both front brakes starting to bind

both rear discs corroed

corrosion to under side vehicle

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,424 miles

ALL front and rear suspension units and sub frames are corroded

Both front brakes and offside rear brake are starting to stick Recommend brake service

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Fail 13 Jan 2010 69,424 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ALL front and rear suspension units and sub frames are corroded

Both front brakes and offside rear brake are starting to stick Recommend brake service

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,313 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,712 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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J816 OPM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J816 OPM, 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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J816 OPM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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