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J222 MCH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,842 mi
Last recorded129,842 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 MCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,842 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 128,528 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 128,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 127,072 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 125,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 123,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,235 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 121,235 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,832 miles

Offside Front headlamp low output intensity (dim)

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rears (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,767 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,852 miles

vehicle is lowered

gener corrosion underneath

Pass 26 May 2015 102,516 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 102,484 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 99,538 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,538 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2012 97,162 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 97,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,613 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,651 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,651 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 83,059 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,315 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 79,199 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,650 miles

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

exhaust is blowing from joint between middle/rear

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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J222 MCH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J222 MCH, 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 J222 MCH registered?

J222 MCH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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