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J864 JWP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,334 mi
Last recorded118,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ864 JWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,334 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 112,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 112,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,381 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 108,381 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,544 miles

both wiper blades split.track rod end boots perished.surface corrosion at n/s/r brake disc.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 106,474 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both wiper blades split.track rod end boots perished.surface corrosion at n/s/r brake disc.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,888 miles

n/s/f brake binding.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 105,888 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n/s/f brake binding.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,309 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished.n/s/r tyre cut to sidewall and perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 100,097 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 99,969 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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J864 JWP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 J864 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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What year was J864 JWP registered?

J864 JWP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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