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J24 OPL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 OPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 91,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 87,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,724 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover slightly loose. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wing slightly corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,547 miles

corrosion to coil springs,subframes/under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,311 miles

corrosion to subframes,sills,suspension mounts/components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,943 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts/components/brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,290 miles

corrosion to subframes/sills/suspension mounts/components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,165 miles

corrosion to brake pipes/suspension components/subframes

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,685 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing and near the limit,corrosion to brake pipes,suspension mounts/components,coilsprings

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 73,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,671 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,662 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,500 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 69,293 miles

slight blow on exhaust

slight corrosion to brake pipe on rear axle

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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J24 OPL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J24 OPL, 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 J24 OPL registered?

J24 OPL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J24 OPL safe to buy?

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