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J16 MXV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,727 mi
Last recorded148,727 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 148,727 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 148,675 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 148,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,149 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 146,149 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 146,147 miles

Body has an unsafe modification bonnet not closing (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 142,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 142,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 141,896 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 141,889 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 May 2008 137,602 miles

NOTE: FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2008 137,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

NOTE: FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 136,063 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 136,050 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 135,992 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 134,921 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 134,920 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J16 MXV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J16 MXV, 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 J16 MXV registered?

J16 MXV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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