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J647 LGE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ647 LGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 98,635 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake disc have surface rust. lack of use

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer both rear outer sills bubbling with rust. but not weak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc have surface rust. lack of use.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,533 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

both rear outer sills bubbling with rust but not weak

Fail 26 Jun 2025 98,533 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

both rear outer sills bubbling with rust but not weak

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,987 miles

Nearside Rear Sill Corroded but Not Within 30cm Of a Prescribed Area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sill Corroded but Not Within 30cm Of a Prescribed Area

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 97,987 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sill Corroded but Not Within 30cm Of a Prescribed Area

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sill Corroded but Not Within 30cm Of a Prescribed Area

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,920 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 93,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front brake not locking out

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear park brake giving low readings

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 93,847 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake low readings (1.2.1 (c))

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 93,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,049 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,492 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f outer track rod end gaiter starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake pad getting low.

Offside Front o/s/f outer track rod end gaiter starting to deteriorate.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 87,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,658 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 86,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe (needs attention)

front anti roll bar link bushes in poor condistion

front subframe has corrosion

o/s/r brake pipes x 2 corroded (needs attention)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe (needs attention)

front anti roll bar link bushes in poor condistion

front subframe has corrosion

o/s/r brake pipes x 2 corroded (needs attention)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,737 miles

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,924 miles

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

n/s/f tyre very low on outer edge

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre very low on outer edge

o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre very low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre very low on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 79,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,484 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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J647 LGE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J647 LGE, 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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J647 LGE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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