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J5 OPM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,523 mi
Last recorded107,523 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 OPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 107,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,144 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,697 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,110 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 106,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,507 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,164 miles

All tyres slightly perished on sidewall.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 102,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,207 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 100,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty and holed (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,588 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 96,379 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,615 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 93,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,346 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 91,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 91,094 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 91,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 90,142 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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J5 OPM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J5 OPM, 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 J5 OPM registered?

J5 OPM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J5 OPM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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