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D8 JMM

1989 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,436 mi
Last recorded108,436 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 JMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 108,436 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 108,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area and note the seat is fixed in this a wood screw on one point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,755 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 102,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 95,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 95,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 95,401 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,530 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 94,530 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at manifold (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,737 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,433 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 90,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,595 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2009 84,595 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,153 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer tread

offside parking brake reading low

Pass 27 Jun 2007 79,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,914 miles

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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D8 JMM is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 D8 JMM, 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 37 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 D8 JMM registered?

D8 JMM is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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