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J921 FPS

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 FPS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 110,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 107,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,873 miles

whole painted with under seal not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2019 106,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

whole painted with under seal not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 14 May 2015 102,790 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 8 May 2015 102,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 7 May 2014 98,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,837 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,780 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 182,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F wing corroded at bottom come away from sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 181,624 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear outer sil rotten/corrioed

o/s front floor starting to corrioed

o/s outer sil rotten/corrioed front and rear

Pass 3 Sep 2007 179,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 178,166 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 178,166 miles

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

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

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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J921 FPS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 J921 FPS, 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 J921 FPS registered?

J921 FPS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1991.

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