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J134 SDV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,618 mi
Last recorded129,618 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ134 SDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,618 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 119,554 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 119,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 119,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 117,574 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 117,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 117,283 miles

n/s head light pattern poor due to sealed beam unit fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2012 117,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 116,116 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front inner brake disc poor

Fail 15 Jun 2011 115,970 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front inner brake disc poor

Pass 22 Jun 2010 114,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 114,310 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 114,305 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 113,192 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jul 2008 113,192 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 110,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,261 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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J134 SDV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J134 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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What year was J134 SDV registered?

J134 SDV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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