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J820 LPX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,215 mi
Last recorded130,215 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 130,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 126,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 118,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,351 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 107,311 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,826 miles

front brakes on imbalance limit reading 25% pass = 25%

Pass 11 Sep 2006 162,537 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 162,525 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 162,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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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J820 LPX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,590cc 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 J820 LPX, 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 J820 LPX registered?

J820 LPX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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