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J828 CRC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,713 mi
Last recorded91,713 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 CRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 91,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all discs slight rust ring

all tyres cracking

all wheel arches corroded

off side front wheel slight binding

oil leak engine & gearbox

slight corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 23 May 2013 89,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 87,407 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s sill areas

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrishing

Fail 10 May 2012 87,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to n/s and o/s sill areas

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrishing

Pass 17 May 2011 84,268 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 80,569 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 80,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 75,219 miles

corrosion to o/s/inner sill under car not within prescribed area

Pass 9 May 2008 70,529 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusty,but not hold.

Fail 6 May 2008 70,528 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

front and rear suspension arms rusty,but not hold.

Pass 11 May 2007 68,787 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 68,712 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brakes out of balance

General underbody corrosion offside rear outer sill,suspension arms etc

Offside front brake rubbing

Pass 12 May 2006 63,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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J828 CRC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J828 CRC, 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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J828 CRC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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