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J89 KBG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,072 mi
Last recorded92,072 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 KBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 92,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 91,559 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 91,559 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 89,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 29 Aug 2015 84,814 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Mar 2012 84,546 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,185 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,185 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,357 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,520 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 82,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 81,716 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 81,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 80,984 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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J89 KBG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 J89 KBG, 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 J89 KBG registered?

J89 KBG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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