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J823 PFL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 PFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 124,336 miles

Corrosion to O/S front chassis rail outside of prescribed areas

Front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front and rear suspension arms and subframes has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2023 124,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to O/S front chassis rail outside of prescribed areas

Front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front and rear suspension arms and subframes has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2020 123,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2020 123,833 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum leaking (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion underside of vehicl

Fail 13 Aug 2019 123,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion underside of vehicl

signs of coolant loss & fan noisey

Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 123,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 123,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

all ball joint boots perrished

cooling fan noisey

general surface corrosion on floor and chassis

Fail 2 Aug 2016 123,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking attached to chassis (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded attached to chassis (2.3.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

all ball joint boots perrished

cooling fan noisey

general surface corrosion on floor and chassis

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 122,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2014 121,883 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre perished

oil leak around power steering pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2013 121,807 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 121,403 miles

battery insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2012 121,403 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 121,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 121,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 120,546 miles

offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2008 120,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 119,105 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 119,105 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 117,234 miles

all brake pipes poor

Fail 12 Jun 2006 117,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.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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J823 PFL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J823 PFL, 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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J823 PFL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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