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J935 SWL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,814 mi
Last recorded121,814 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ935 SWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 121,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 112,182 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 112,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 102,301 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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J935 SWL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J935 SWL, 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 J935 SWL registered?

J935 SWL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J935 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J935 SWL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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