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J242 TNB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,009 mi
Last recorded130,009 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 TNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 130,009 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 130,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,838 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 129,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,560 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,424 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 128,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 126,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear under wheel arch local to sill floor corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 125,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 123,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 120,984 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,317 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 120,317 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 115,357 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 115,357 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,597 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 108,597 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 106,139 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 105,717 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 105,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 104,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 104,090 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 100,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,934 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 93,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 90,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 86,642 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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J242 TNB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J242 TNB, 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 J242 TNB registered?

J242 TNB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1991.

Is J242 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J242 TNB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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