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J237 MJK

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 MJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,677 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 93,677 miles

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 16 Jul 2020 93,203 miles

Both front headlamp beam patterns poor

Offside Rear shock has very little damping effect.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,819 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

slight brake bind from nearside front

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

slight brake bind from nearside front

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,973 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,947 miles

front brakes binding slightly

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,566 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f shock absorber slightly weak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,775 miles

slight play in n/s suspension arm- rectified

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,327 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,557 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,981 miles

small amount of play in n/s/f wheel bearing

undertray loose

Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,435 miles

rear tyre perished

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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J237 MJK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J237 MJK, 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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J237 MJK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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