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J650 KDX

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ650 KDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,188 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding excessively,cant turn the wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,051 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 59,051 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,068 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,865 miles

Front Tyres Cracking Slightly

N.S.R Tyre Cracking Slightly

Rear Discs Corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,639 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 44,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,928 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KDX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX registered?

J650 KDX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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