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J90 OTT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,529 mi
Last recorded30,529 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 OTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,529 miles

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill and sill end plate

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

corrosion on offside rear inner sill and sill end plate

Fail 29 Jul 2011 30,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill and sill end plate

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

corrosion on offside rear inner sill and sill end plate

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,564 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 29,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2007 29,150 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop links corroded and bushes split

both rear anti-roll bar drop links corroded and bushes split

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres AT legal limit ( 1.6mm ) and perished / cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2007 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front anti-roll bar drop links corroded and bushes split

both rear anti-roll bar drop links corroded and bushes split

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres AT legal limit ( 1.6mm ) and perished / cracked

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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J90 OTT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J90 OTT, 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 32 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 J90 OTT registered?

J90 OTT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for J90 OTT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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