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J421 TPM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,649 mi
Last recorded126,649 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ421 TPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,649 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 126,607 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 126,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 125,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,727 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 125,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,705 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 125,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,637 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,593 miles

Nearside sill is corroded

Offside sill is corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wing adrift at bottom

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 123,765 miles

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

corrosion of under body variouse parts # panels

o/s rear brake pipe to flexible hose corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 123,730 miles

front and rear subframes and mountings corroded and nearside rear and offside front floor/inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 29 Mar 2011 123,729 miles

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

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded where vehicle has been stood but not considered excessive also around rear subframe mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on offside inner and outer sills, rear suspension perscribed areas and front suspension perscribed areas but not considered excessive

Fail 24 Feb 2010 123,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on offside inner and outer sills ,rear suspension perscribed areas and front suspension perscribed areas but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2009 122,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 116,936 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2007 113,921 miles

advisories as before

Fail 8 Jun 2007 113,921 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 113,921 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 113,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J421 TPM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J421 TPM, 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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J421 TPM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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