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J999 NSJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,738 mi
Last recorded172,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 NSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 172,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 165,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 158,009 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 144,307 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 144,303 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside chassis rail damaged

offside front tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

passenger mirror missing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 126,444 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 126,441 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

handbrake lever has high travel

n/s mirror missing

o/s screen washer requires adjustment

Pass 5 Jun 2007 118,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 117,822 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 117,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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J999 NSJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J999 NSJ, 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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J999 NSJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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