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J343 PEW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,442 mi
Last recorded95,442 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ343 PEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 95,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 86,106 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,053 miles

corosion at both rear underwings

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,279 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,321 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 82,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise wiper baldes split.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,822 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 81,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,706 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 80,706 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,991 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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J343 PEW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J343 PEW, 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 J343 PEW registered?

J343 PEW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 1991.

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