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J4 PRG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,169 mi
Last recorded116,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 PRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 116,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 116,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 115,985 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,577 miles

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 115,160 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,579 miles

weld repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,496 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,440 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 114,436 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 114,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,396 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 114,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 114,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 114,198 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 114,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 113,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 113,779 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 113,777 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 113,438 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 113,312 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 113,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 112,955 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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J4 PRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J4 PRG, 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 J4 PRG registered?

J4 PRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J4 PRG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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