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J953 JGP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,511 mi
Last recorded179,511 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 JGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 179,511 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 179,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 174,048 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 174,046 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 163,940 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 152,347 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 152,336 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 139,718 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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J953 JGP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J953 JGP, 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 J953 JGP registered?

J953 JGP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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