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J225 TNA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,682 mi
Last recorded88,682 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 TNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 86,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 84,889 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 84,889 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 84,995 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 84,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,041 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Mar 2021 82,599 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 80,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,877 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear o/s & n/s anti-roll bar link bushes deterioated . (2.4.G.2)

some suspension components showing slight corrosion on under side of vehicle.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,785 miles

all suspension parts showing corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes getting worn

Fail 4 Jun 2015 74,785 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension parts showing corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes getting worn

Pass 21 May 2014 74,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

moste suspension components shoing corrosion.

o/s outer sill showing slight corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2013 74,239 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 74,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2012 74,116 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,016 miles

Both front tyres surface cracking

Corrosion on chassis

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,016 miles

Both front tyres surface cracking

Corrosion on chassis

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,893 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to get in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,466 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s front tyers wearing low & starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front power steering pipes showing corosion

Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,023 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,213 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,213 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

advise o/s rear shocker

advise o/s rear top hub bush

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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J225 TNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J225 TNA, 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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J225 TNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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