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J321 LEE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,119 mi
Last recorded129,119 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 LEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 129,119 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 124,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 124,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,281 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 121,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,150 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general surface corrosion underside

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 28 Oct 2016 106,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general surface corrosion underside

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 27 Oct 2016 106,150 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general surface corrosion underside

nearside washer jet poor

Fail 28 Jun 2016 106,038 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 105,554 miles

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 103,505 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 103,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2013 101,891 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 100,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 99,296 miles

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2011 99,257 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2010 97,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 96,061 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2009 96,061 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2008 92,979 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2007 89,264 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 89,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 84,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 84,683 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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J321 LEE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J321 LEE, 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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J321 LEE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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