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J342 LPX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

141,276 mi
Last recorded141,276 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 141,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 126,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,715 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 124,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 124,467 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 124,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 123,946 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 122,878 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 122,878 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,312 miles

both washer jets weak and just acceptable

Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 121,365 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 120,717 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 120,714 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 119,802 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 119,802 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 116,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 114,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 113,386 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 LPX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LPX, 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 J342 LPX registered?

J342 LPX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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