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J911 WRX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ911 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 121,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cert (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 120,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,652 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,307 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear revers light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2020 120,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear revers light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,787 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,328 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 118,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 118,423 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 118,423 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 117,996 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 117,996 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 115,516 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 113,624 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 113,624 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 112,694 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 111,243 miles

noise from rear ex/box poss baffles

Fail 8 May 2008 111,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

noise from rear ex/box poss baffles

Pass 5 Apr 2007 108,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 102,871 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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J911 WRX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J911 WRX, 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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J911 WRX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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