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J3 JET

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

22,123 mi
Last recorded22,123 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 JET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 22,123 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 22,087 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 22,062 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 21,665 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under car corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 21,327 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,868 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,727 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,699 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,530 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,542 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 13,756 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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J3 JET is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 J3 JET, 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 J3 JET registered?

J3 JET is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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