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J865 MCV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,103 mi
Last recorded151,103 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ865 MCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 151,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,239 miles

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

nearside rear inner arch has some surface rust

nearside sill has some surface rust

offside rear inner arch has some surface rust

offside sill has some surface rust

Fail 22 Sep 2017 150,239 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

nearside rear inner arch has some surface rust

nearside sill has some surface rust

offside rear inner arch has some surface rust

offside sill has some surface rust

Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 140,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 138,035 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear inner arch has some surface rust

vehicle underside has some surface rust

Fail 19 Mar 2014 138,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear inner arch has some surface rust

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 20 Feb 2013 134,497 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

various suspension bushes starting to perish

vehicle underside has some surface rust

Pass 18 Jan 2012 128,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

rusty underneath

Fail 18 Jan 2011 125,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

all suspension bushes have signs of deterioration

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 18 Jan 2011 125,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes have signs of deterioration

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 12 Feb 2010 122,519 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 119,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2009 119,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 115,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 110,446 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 110,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 104,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2006 104,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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J865 MCV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J865 MCV, 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 J865 MCV registered?

J865 MCV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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