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J941 XBL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,199 mi
Last recorded206,199 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ941 XBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 206,199 miles

General surface corrosion to underbody of vehicle and components

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

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

Slight edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2015 203,400 miles

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

n/s/r outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2015 203,366 miles

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

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

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

n/s/r outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2014 196,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 196,518 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 191,063 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 191,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 186,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 181,484 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 178,271 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 170,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 170,992 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 167,268 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r suspension strut leaking slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2008 167,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r suspension strut leaking slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2007 160,155 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 160,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 149,043 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 XBL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XBL, 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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J941 XBL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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