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J678 AUJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,506 mi
Last recorded183,506 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 AUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 183,506 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not welded correctly outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 181,245 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 181,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 173,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 168,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 147,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 138,420 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 138,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 138,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 137,354 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 136,100 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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J678 AUJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J678 AUJ, 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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J678 AUJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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