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J677 ERH

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 ERH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 126,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 124,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,486 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,305 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 123,303 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 122,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,962 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 116,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 113,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 111,174 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 107,424 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,545 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 102,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 93,286 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 93,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 91,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,622 miles

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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J677 ERH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J677 ERH, 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 J677 ERH registered?

J677 ERH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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