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J941 LLE

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ941 LLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,264 miles

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

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,208 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 118,002 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 117,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,493 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 105,492 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 98,039 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 98,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,574 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 117,465 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 106,644 miles

4 way flasher switch partly insecure

general corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Fail 20 May 2010 106,642 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

4 way flasher switch partly insecure

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

general corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,163 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 94,163 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 87,181 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 87,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,633 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 82,633 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f slight bind

o/s/r axle/subframe mount washer corroding

Pass 30 May 2006 77,273 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 71,690 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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J941 LLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J941 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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What year was J941 LLE registered?

J941 LLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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