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J229 AUJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,054 mi
Last recorded62,054 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 AUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,688 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 55,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,382 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 45,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 43,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,017 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 41,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,443 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 38,443 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,049 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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J229 AUJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J229 AUJ, 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 J229 AUJ registered?

J229 AUJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J229 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J229 AUJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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