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J88 MAW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,981 mi
Last recorded94,981 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 MAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,981 miles

Offside front wing corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 94,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front wing corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,835 miles

Slight coolant leak.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR EARTH STRAP IS BROKEN

Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak noted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 94,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 94,265 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,197 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

all brake pipes corroded

both front brakes juddering slightly

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded - not prescribed area

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded - not prescribed area

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,197 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs corroded

all brake pipes corroded

both front brakes juddering slightly

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded - not prescribed area

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded - not prescribed area

o/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,615 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

off side and near side front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner wheel arches corroding

off side and near side front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,953 miles

offside rear disc in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear disc in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2011 86,943 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside rear disc in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2010 82,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 78,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 74,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 67,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 66,525 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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J88 MAW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This 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 J88 MAW, 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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J88 MAW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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