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J650 ECD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ650 ECD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,547 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015

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

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

corrosion to the nearside rear outer body cill not allowing penertration at time of test

excessive corrosion to the offside front wing and the lower body cill

Fail 10 Apr 2015 74,606 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)

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

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

corrosion to the nearside rear outer body cill not allowing penertration at time of test

excessive corrosion to the offside front wing and the lower body cill

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,791 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight bind on front brakes

advise slight play in os track rod end and inner tie rod

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to sills and chassis

Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight bind on front brakes

advise slight play in os track rod end and inner tie rod

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear sill corroded but not holed

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J650 ECD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J650 ECD, 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 J650 ECD registered?

J650 ECD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J650 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J650 ECD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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