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J40 PDH

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

147,971 mi
Last recorded147,971 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 147,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front + central area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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))

Underbody + various components corroded

Fail 2 May 2026 147,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front + central area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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))

Underbody + various components corroded

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 144,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

corrosion in various places

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Sep 2024 144,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion in various places

offside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Apr 2024 144,697 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on edge

corrosion in various places

Fail 26 Feb 2024 144,659 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn on inside edge

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floors,sills,chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 144,558 miles

all suspension componenets corroded arms/shocks/springs

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all floor/sills/chassis corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 144,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all chassis floor and sill have surface corrosion

all suspension and subframes have corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2022 144,234 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all chassis floor and sill have surface corrosion

all suspension and subframes have corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,087 miles

Rear floor pan and chassis corroded,o/s and n/s inner and outer sills welded and corroded

floor pan and chassis rails corroded front to rear in various places

front and rear sub frames and suspension arms corroded,rear suspension arm bushes perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

chassis rails and boot floor corroded

floor pan corroded in various places front to rear

front and rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded and welded o/s and n/s

n/s/r chassis rail damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2019 143,772 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

chassis rails and boot floor corroded

floor pan corroded in various places front to rear

front and rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded and welded o/s and n/s

n/s/r chassis rail damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2018 143,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 143,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 143,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 142,702 miles

CENTRE CHASSIS RAILS DAMAGED & RUSTY

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

SURFACE CORROSION BRAKE PIPES

Fail 17 Jun 2016 142,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

CENTRE CHASSIS RAILS DAMAGED & RUSTY

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

SURFACE CORROSION BRAKE PIPES

Pass 15 May 2015 142,365 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 142,336 miles

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

uderside and suspension rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 141,547 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2012 14,597 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

Fail 8 May 2012 14,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 138,568 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 138,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 138,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 137,987 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to both chassis rails

Pass 2 Jul 2007 136,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 135,088 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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J40 PDH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J40 PDH, 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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J40 PDH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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