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J922 GOT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ922 GOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,819 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R Tyre cracked around tread and in poor condition

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,177 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 98,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 16 Aug 2007 94,177 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 94,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 90,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front seals corroded badly but not within 30cm of a load bearing structure

n/s/f and o/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r seal corroded badly but not within 30cm of a load bearing structure

Pass 17 Aug 2006 90,707 miles

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

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

both front seals corroded badly but not within 30cm of a load bearing structure

n/s/f and o/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r seal corroded badly but not within 30cm of a load bearing structure

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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J922 GOT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J922 GOT, 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 J922 GOT registered?

J922 GOT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J922 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J922 GOT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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