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J969 CHX

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ969 CHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 91,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 84,876 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,031 miles

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

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

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,754 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc appears to have got hot

Fail 26 Nov 2008 69,754 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc appears to have got hot

Pass 8 Dec 2007 59,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,536 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 58,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,890 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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J969 CHX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J969 CHX, 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 J969 CHX registered?

J969 CHX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1991.

Is J969 CHX safe to buy?

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