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J100 PEP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

119,805 mi
Last recorded119,805 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 PEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 118,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,225 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,501 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 110,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,756 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,500 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,440 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 81,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,240 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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J100 PEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J100 PEP, 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 J100 PEP registered?

J100 PEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is J100 PEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 PEP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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