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J302 DCD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,081 mi
Last recorded129,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ302 DCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 129,081 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 127,856 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside/nearside front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,605 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 127,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 127,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 127,364 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 127,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 126,993 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 126,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator damp with coolant

slight front brake bind

Pass 3 Apr 2006 126,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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J302 DCD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J302 DCD, 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 J302 DCD registered?

J302 DCD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J302 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J302 DCD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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