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J707 RVN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,986 mi
Last recorded59,986 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ707 RVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 59,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,729 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 54,729 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2019 53,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 50,398 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,259 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,120 miles

Front lower suspension ball joint boots perished

Front windscreen wiper blades not fully tested, worn and splitting

Offside outer sill rusted at the base of the A pillar

Sill and door step covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 49,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower suspension ball joint boots perished

Front windscreen wiper blades not fully tested, worn and splitting

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer sill rusted at the base of the A pillar

Sill and door step covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,243 miles

front exhaust mount brocken

off side front upper sill starting to rust

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2012 47,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all under body compoents heavily corroded

imbalance in front brakes 24%

Pass 1 May 2008 45,648 miles

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

vehicle starting to get very rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,084 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 45,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,595 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 44,595 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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J707 RVN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J707 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J707 RVN registered?

J707 RVN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J707 RVN safe to buy?

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