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J448 EWW

1991 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,018 mi
Last recorded156,018 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX5119,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 EWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 156,018 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 154,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 153,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 153,363 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 153,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 153,055 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 152,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2020 150,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 148,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 145,552 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,568 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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J448 EWW is a 1991 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 119,818 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J448 EWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J448 EWW registered?

J448 EWW is a 1991 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J448 EWW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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