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J556 NTM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,105 mi
Last recorded48,105 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 NTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,105 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 48,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 46,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,875 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,429 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,803 miles

All tyres perishing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,435 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,640 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,063 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 32,720 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,720 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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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J556 NTM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J556 NTM, 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 J556 NTM registered?

J556 NTM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is J556 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J556 NTM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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