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B10 RPJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,290 mi
Last recorded178,290 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 RPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 178,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded at rear wheel arch

Pass 26 May 2023 176,049 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 176,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 175,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 167,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,929 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 166,925 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 166,798 miles

OSF brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 166,798 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OSF brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 166,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 163,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 162,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side rear outer quarter panel corroded/holed.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 155,456 miles

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front headlamps beam image/aim weak.

off and near side front to rear chassis box sections are distorted.

off side front tyre inner side wall areas show splits.

off side rear tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

the rear registration plate appears to be a smaller size than a standard registration plate.

various power assisted steering componants/engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 155,456 miles

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

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front headlamps beam image/aim weak.

off and near side front to rear chassis box sections are distorted.

off side front tyre inner side wall areas show splits.

off side rear tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

the rear registration plate appears to be a smaller size than a standard registration plate.

various power assisted steering componants/engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 51,252 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 144,513 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 144,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 129,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 120,368 miles

exhaust rattle

new brake disc fitted to o/s only

noise from steering

Fail 8 Aug 2008 120,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust rattle

noise from steering

Pass 26 Jul 2007 113,578 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 113,571 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 99,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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B10 RPJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B10 RPJ, 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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B10 RPJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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