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J125 JGU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,306 mi
Last recorded106,306 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ125 JGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 106,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 106,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 105,650 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Various welding repairs to sills and arch

Fail 7 Jun 2024 105,650 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Various welding repairs to sills and arch

Pass 9 Jun 2023 104,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

has been welded on sills and arch

has slight corrosion under body, chassis, sills and suspension components

Fail 27 May 2023 104,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

has slight corrosion under body, chassis, sills and suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,417 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,608 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake long

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse lamps inop

Fail 13 Mar 2020 88,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse lamps inop

Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,909 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 83,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,372 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,254 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 coil springs corroded

n/s/f lower wing slight corrosion

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2013 75,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 coil springs corroded

n/s/f lower wing slight corrosion

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 70,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,230 miles

both rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,065 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 49,065 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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J125 JGU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J125 JGU, 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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J125 JGU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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