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J220 LKR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,496 mi
Last recorded45,496 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 LKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,496 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 45,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight does not open (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight does not open (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 38,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 38,916 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 30,155 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 30,155 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill / lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 29,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill / lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,549 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,915 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 28,915 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,368 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,821 miles

all tyres have surface cracks

Fail 16 Sep 2013 27,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres have surface cracks

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,155 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,606 miles

o/s/f tyre has surface cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,012 miles

all discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,317 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 24,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,675 miles

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

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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J220 LKR 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 69.6%.

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 J220 LKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J220 LKR registered?

J220 LKR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J220 LKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J220 LKR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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