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J913 LDG

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ913 LDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,533 miles

both sills corroded at rear

front brakes dragging

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2015 117,476 miles

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

both sills corroded at rear

front brakes dragging

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2015 117,430 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Under bonnet by resevoir (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Retaining bolt insecure (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 114,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2013 114,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2011 110,762 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outersills slightly corroded in several places

offside front door pillar (front section) slightly corroded

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 102,614 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 102,614 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2009 96,594 miles

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

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

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

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

after market exhaust system fitted (slightly noisy)

handbrake lever requires attention soon

offside beam pattern requires attention soon

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 89,607 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,382 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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J913 LDG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J913 LDG, 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 J913 LDG registered?

J913 LDG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1991.

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