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J404 HGC

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

234,565 mi
Last recorded234,565 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ404 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 234,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 215,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside x2 fuel pipes slightly corroded front to rear

Pass 25 Jun 2022 214,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 214,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 213,965 miles

Both lower door sills corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2018 213,355 miles

Lower door seals slightly corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 212,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 206,153 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 206,153 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 200,458 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and gettin low on tread

Pass 15 May 2014 193,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2013 189,003 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

inner rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 189,003 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

inner rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 182,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 182,391 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 182,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 May 2010 174,020 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 173,655 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 173,655 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 25 May 2007 158,303 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattles

Pass 20 May 2006 141,509 miles

Both track rod ends have very slight play in them

Front number plate cracked †

Fail 27 May 2005 126,164 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2005 126,164 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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J404 HGC 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 73.9%.

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 J404 HGC, 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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J404 HGC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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