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J342 FPN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 FPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,648 miles

Corrosion to outer arch, not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 141,648 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear sills/ arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 140,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 138,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened sport suspension fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 137,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened sport suspension fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 136,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 136,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,518 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,728 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 115,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,924 miles

Vehicle lower.

Fail 3 Jul 2010 105,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 105,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,565 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 93,565 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 May 2008 91,862 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 90,629 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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J342 FPN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J342 FPN, 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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J342 FPN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1991.

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