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J950 MVR

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,369 mi
Last recorded108,369 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 MVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,369 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 108,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 106,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 122,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 91,835 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 91,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,818 miles

oil leaks,inner sills damaged & rusty,both rear inner sills patch repaired,slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint,all shock absorber dust boots split.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 83,603 miles

some of the vehicles steel brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion,offside and nearside front tyres are near to the legal limit,nearside rear coil spring is badly corroded. all of these items will need attention soon.

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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J950 MVR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J950 MVR, 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 J950 MVR registered?

J950 MVR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J950 MVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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