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J659 PBV

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

178,687 mi
Last recorded178,687 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 PBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 178,687 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 178,607 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underseal to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2022 177,354 miles

rear suspension upper wishbones corroded heavily but not weakened

Fail 24 Jan 2022 177,354 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

rear suspension upper wishbones corroded heavily but not weakened

Pass 28 Jan 2021 175,105 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 175,105 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened and shock absorber lower fixing bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 172,724 miles

corrosion on all under side components

corrosion on exterior bodywork in various areas

Fail 23 Jan 2020 172,724 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

corrosion on all under side components

corrosion on exterior bodywork in various areas

Fail 12 Dec 2019 172,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Pass 7 Dec 2018 169,617 miles

all underside components corroded

corrosion around front wings and rear arches

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 7 Dec 2018 169,617 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

all underside components corroded

corrosion around front wings and rear arches

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Dec 2017 166,921 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

heavy corrosion to all front and rear suspension arms upper and lower

Fail 28 Nov 2017 166,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s sills and inner wheel arches rear (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

heavy corrosion to all front and rear suspension arms upper and lower

Pass 1 Dec 2016 163,797 miles

all front suspension arms and subframes corroded

all front suspension bushes and rubbers perished

Fail 30 Nov 2016 163,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs very poor /corroded

all front suspension arms and subframes corroded

all front suspension bushes and rubbers perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 161,681 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight bind on front n/s brake

Fail 2 Dec 2015 161,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

slight bind on front n/s brake

Pass 2 Dec 2014 159,628 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension rubber boots starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Nov 2014 159,623 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension rubber boots starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2013 151,983 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but not exposing ply or cord

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 151,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but not exposing ply or cord

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 145,452 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 145,364 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 138,394 miles

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

Nearside and offside front wheels binding slightly when rotated

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 138,394 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front wheels binding slightly when rotated

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 132,316 miles

Nearside front wheel binding slightly when rotated

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 132,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front wheel binding slightly when rotated

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

Strongly recommend changing wiper blades before retest

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,031 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear wheels binding slightly when rotated

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 126,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front and nearside rear wheels binding slightly when rotated

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 119,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 119,534 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 112,824 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 112,824 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2006 106,058 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 105,996 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 97,844 miles

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

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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J659 PBV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J659 PBV, 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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J659 PBV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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