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J889 UPA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,676 mi
Last recorded35,676 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 UPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,676 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyre's Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 35,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,385 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,642 miles

Dust covers fitted to all four tyres preventing inspection of disks and brake pads

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills on both sides

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,309 miles

all four wheel's have brake dust cover's fitted unable to fully check brake pad's and disc's

n/s/f tyre outer treads deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,896 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre's outer tread's deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,420 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,481 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,778 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,745 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,867 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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J889 UPA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J889 UPA, 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 J889 UPA registered?

J889 UPA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J889 UPA safe to buy?

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