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J830 WRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,964 mi
Last recorded85,964 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 WRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 85,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 80,012 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 157,795 miles

air con drive pully braking up

Pass 30 Jul 2007 151,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 142,830 miles

heatshield on exhaust loose

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 29 Jun 2006 142,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

heatshield on exhaust loose

long travel on handbrake lever

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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J830 WRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J830 WRD, 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 J830 WRD registered?

J830 WRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J830 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J830 WRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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