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JLZ 8757

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,466 mi
Last recorded118,466 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 8757
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,466 miles

Corrosion in Nearside front underbody and offside rear sill

Fail 26 Oct 2007 118,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in Nearside front underbody and offside rear sill

Pass 2 Oct 2006 115,182 miles

nearside front underbody weakened by corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2006 115,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside front underbody weakened by corrosion

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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JLZ 8757 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JLZ 8757, 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 JLZ 8757 registered?

JLZ 8757 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1991.

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