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J937 LLE

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,878 mi
Last recorded126,878 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ937 LLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 126,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 126,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,166 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and perished

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges and perished

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 105,612 miles

Both front Doors inner Sill is slightly rust

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip grip is slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front Tyre is Cracks and cuts

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2013 105,612 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front Doors inner Sill is slightly rust

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip grip is slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front Tyre is Cracks and cuts

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,954 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 86,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 81,939 miles

Coolant leak

nearside and offside sills/door step corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2011 81,607 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

nearside and offside sills/door step corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 76,917 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Some corrosion to vehicle under side, floor pans and chassis legs plus sill panels.

Fail 23 Oct 2010 76,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some corrosion to vehicle under side, floor pans and chassis legs plus sill panels.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,269 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,262 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,535 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,485 miles

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

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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J937 LLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J937 LLE, 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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J937 LLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1991.

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