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J654 RVN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,920 mi
Last recorded123,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ654 RVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 123,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,890 miles

Chassis and Suspension components corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 122,177 miles

Corrosion and underseal to underside, inner wheel arches and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,159 miles

corrosion to underside, inner wheel arches and suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 121,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch/ sill (5.2.6)

rear anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear chassis and floorpans

Fail 28 Jun 2016 121,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ chassis beam (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch/ sill (5.2.6)

rear anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear chassis and floorpans

Pass 22 Jun 2015 121,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front inner sills / floorpan , inner wheel arches and front and rear subframe mounting areas

Fail 19 Jun 2015 121,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front inner sills / floorpan , inner wheel arches and front and rear subframe mounting areas

Pass 7 Jun 2014 120,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to brake servo

corrosion to floor plan

corrosion to various suspension components

rear drop link bushes badly perished

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 15 May 2013 120,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Weakened

Pass 6 Mar 2012 120,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 120,137 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to offside front lower wing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 119,757 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 21 Jan 2010 117,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 114,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 104,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 101,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside rear inner arch

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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J654 RVN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J654 RVN, 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 J654 RVN registered?

J654 RVN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J654 RVN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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