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J620 EAT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ620 EAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 86,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 86,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,116 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 85,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,168 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,388 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside vof brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 83,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside vof brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,979 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,973 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside and outside sill within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,277 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,277 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,235 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,215 miles

engine has oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine has oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,659 miles

engine wet with oil

Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,659 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine wet with oil

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,242 miles

both outer sills starting too corrode

engine damp with oil

Fail 21 Jul 2011 69,242 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both outer sills starting too corrode

engine damp with oil

Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,865 miles

slight oil leak from engine minor corrosion on o/side sill heavy rust showing on all suspension parts

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,149 miles

outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,149 miles

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

outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,247 miles

heavy corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,640 miles

rusty scabs starting on sills but not holed

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,859 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 69,859 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion on sills but not holed

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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J620 EAT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J620 EAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J620 EAT registered?

J620 EAT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J620 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J620 EAT shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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