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J858 JWP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,300 mi
Last recorded154,300 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ858 JWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 154,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 154,300 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 150,361 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 150,323 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 140,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,099 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 122,099 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,194 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 110,173 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,066 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,049 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,362 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 90,352 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 76,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 63,522 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 60,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 58,991 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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J858 JWP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J858 JWP, 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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J858 JWP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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