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J98 WTF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,553 mi
Last recorded162,553 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 WTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 162,553 miles

suface rust under vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2016 162,553 miles

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

suface rust under vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2016 162,549 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened outer cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2015 170,222 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 151,089 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2013 147,622 miles

front brake discs worn

front brakes unbalanced nearside low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 144,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 137,554 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 27 Aug 2009 135,073 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 135,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 129,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 127,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 127,761 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 18 May 2006 126,601 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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J98 WTF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J98 WTF, 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 J98 WTF registered?

J98 WTF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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