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J817 XAJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,228 mi
Last recorded133,228 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ817 XAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 133,228 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 133,142 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RIP (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,662 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front AERO BLADE POOR

Oil leak ()

Outer Body has slight corrosion SILLS ALL 4 CORNERS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 130,073 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 125,956 miles

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Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 121,633 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,319 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 106,150 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 83,040 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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J817 XAJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J817 XAJ, 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 J817 XAJ registered?

J817 XAJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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