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J600 ARH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,563 mi
Last recorded110,563 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 ARH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 110,563 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of catalyst to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of rim/bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of the rim is buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 109,706 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of the rim is buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 108,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,507 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 107,300 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 106,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 104,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,971 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 99,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 97,587 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,419 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 93,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,514 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to front chassis rails

Advanced corrosion to front subframe and suspension arms

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Advanced corrosion to structure

Both rear suspension arm outer bushes perished and deteriorated

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorated

Brake and clutch pedal antislips worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion and pitting to all brake discs

Corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe

Front number plate deteriorating

Fuel cap seal perishing

General corrosion to all brake hose ferules

General corrosion to all coil springs

Headlamps not lifting from light switch

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some inbalance to front brakes

Some uneven wear to front tyres and both carcasses deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,854 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 88,797 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 84,802 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,949 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 79,940 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 77,503 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

ns outer sill starting to corrode

osf chassis starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,089 miles

front number plate poor conditin

handbrake only just ok for mot

Fail 3 Mar 2006 76,089 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor codition

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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J600 ARH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J600 ARH, 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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J600 ARH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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