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J924 JOU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,774 mi
Last recorded56,774 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ924 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 56,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel light knock from steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 52,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 52,655 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,207 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2017 51,173 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 50,991 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant leak - metal pipe on thermostat housing

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Fail 5 May 2016 50,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant leak - metal pipe on thermostat housing

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,983 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 50,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,225 miles

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

nearside front brake running slightly tight but not binding

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,689 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 47,689 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,924 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED/CORRODED AND LOCATIONS IE -BUSH HOLDERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED - BUT NO MOVEMENT.

all underside suspension and body work slightly corroded.

rear boot lid centre brake lamp fitted but not wired in !!

Fail 16 Jun 2010 44,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED/CORRODED AND LOCATIONS IE -BUSH HOLDERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED - BUT NO MOVEMENT.

all underside suspension and body work slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,045 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,299 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 39,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 36,843 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 32,691 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 32,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J924 JOU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J924 JOU, 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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J924 JOU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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