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J903 LEC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,096 mi
Last recorded154,096 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 LEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 154,096 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber is weak

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2017 154,096 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber is weak

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 141,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,257 miles

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

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

general corrosion front and rear suspension components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 112,257 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 95,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,009 miles

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

o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,703 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,864 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 92,864 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2007 92,061 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 92,061 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 91,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 91,332 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J903 LEC 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 70.6%.

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 J903 LEC, 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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J903 LEC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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