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J620 WOB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,156 mi
Last recorded55,156 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ620 WOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 55,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear tee piece (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at tee piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear tee piece [corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,328 miles

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

exhaust hanger hitting under body

Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear tee piece [to nearside rear flexi' hose] (1.1.11 (c))

nearside floor under seat holed by debris or poor jacking

rear silencer leaking near to legal limit

Fail 1 Jul 2021 51,850 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear tee piece [to nearside rear flexi' hose] (1.1.11 (c))

nearside floor under seat holed by debris or poor jacking

rear silencer leaking near to legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,517 miles

offside lower seat belt mounting prescribed area corroded to legal limit recommend early repair

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,441 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,733 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 44,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 44,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,116 miles

front number plate broken but still readable

Pass 29 Apr 2006 40,252 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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J620 WOB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J620 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

J620 WOB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J620 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J620 WOB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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