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J104 SDV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,729 mi
Last recorded220,729 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 SDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 220,729 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 219,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2024 219,392 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2023 217,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 217,515 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill rusty

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 216,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 215,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 212,931 miles

Offside Rear inside boot corroded and weak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 211,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 210,028 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 210,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 207,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 205,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear( corroded at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 205,336 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear( corroded at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 203,839 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 203,836 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 202,323 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 202,287 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 191,468 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 191,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 179,792 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 179,024 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 160,514 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 160,468 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 150,516 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 150,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 142,555 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 142,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 133,262 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 123,126 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 114,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 106,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 106,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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J104 SDV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J104 SDV, 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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J104 SDV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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