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J674 WEP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,430 mi
Last recorded96,430 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ674 WEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake readings low on this side.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2026 96,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2025 91,710 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 91,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 91,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 91,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 91,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2017 89,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,280 miles

n/s/front brake binding slighty

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,544 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 78,266 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,652 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

fog light wired into boot light

Pass 9 Aug 2008 94,517 miles

N/s handbrake reading low.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 92,752 miles

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

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

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

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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J674 WEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J674 WEP, 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 J674 WEP registered?

J674 WEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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