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J933 HCB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,278 mi
Last recorded192,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ933 HCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 192,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 188,213 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 188,213 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 182,545 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 182,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 175,644 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 175,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasssis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 172,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 168,966 miles

both rear inner and outer arches rusted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 168,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner and outer arches rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 162,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear arches corrosion

rear innerwings corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 156,132 miles

Advise corrsion o/s/r inner wing

Pass 8 Aug 2015 149,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 149,539 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 143,059 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2014 143,059 miles

sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2013 137,239 miles

both rear sills starting to rust

Pass 28 Aug 2012 129,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 124,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,201 miles

front tyres craking

Pass 5 Aug 2009 121,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 118,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 115,230 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 110,412 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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J933 HCB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J933 HCB, 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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J933 HCB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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