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J972 JGU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,677 mi
Last recorded85,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 JGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on all suspension parts

general underside corrosion ( been undersealed)

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,097 miles

surface corrosion on front/rear sub-frames and suspension arms which are unprotected

unable to check underside of vehicle and metal brake pipes fully due to paint and grease

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,918 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s lower and upper (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being thickly greased over

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,446 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,530 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 73,530 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,601 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 60,592 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,778 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J972 JGU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J972 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J972 JGU registered?

J972 JGU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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