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TAJ 550R

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

218,892 mi
Last recorded218,892 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAJ 550R
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 218,892 miles

corrosion to floor and underbody all over

Fail 21 Mar 2014 218,588 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion to floor and underbody all over

Pass 28 Mar 2013 190,438 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 189,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 157,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot floor corroded ( battery carrier area)

corrosion developing both outer sill sections

front subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

general corrosion under vehicle within prescribed areas

no oil in engine! 1 litre added

rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 157,954 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot floor corroded ( battery carrier area)

corrosion developing both outer sill sections

front subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

general corrosion under vehicle within prescribed areas

no oil in engine! 1 litre added

rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 157,918 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2009 151,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 141,134 miles

strong advise corrosion to all metal brake pipes

strong advise corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 May 2007 129,802 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 129,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small chip in screen less than 10 mm o/s/r tyre rotation rong fuel and brake pipes slightly rusty all brake discs slightly rusty both front top and bottom ball joint dust covers cracked both front track rod end dust covers cracked

Pass 17 May 2006 117,232 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 116,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TAJ 550R is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TAJ 550R, 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 TAJ 550R registered?

TAJ 550R is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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