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J57 TFC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

275,819 mi
Last recorded275,819 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 TFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 275,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 272,212 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 267,404 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front upper balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2022 263,056 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

N/S + O/S front track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 257,658 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cove slightly deteriorated

Ns/osf track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 250,977 miles

Front shock absorber(s) have a light misting of oil

Nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Ns/osf track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 13 Oct 2020 250,977 miles

Front shock absorber(s) have a light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Ns/osf track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 10 Oct 2019 239,675 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 239,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 220,406 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 220,406 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 208,276 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 208,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 198,071 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 197,840 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 185,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 172,862 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 172,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 158,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 147,595 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 147,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 135,763 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 135,763 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 126,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 126,457 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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J57 TFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J57 TFC, 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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J57 TFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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