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J715 PLJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

126,160 mi
Last recorded126,160 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ715 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 124,905 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover Slightly perished.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 122,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Grease/Wax oil. (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 122,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Grease/Wax oil. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor not secure. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in wax oil. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,626 miles

Front slight oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 116,603 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front slight oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,526 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 106,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,088 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 10,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 100,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,309 miles

Nearside parking brake reading low.

general underbody rust

rust on offside rear wheel arch area

suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2012 94,231 miles

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

general underbody rust

rust on offside rear wheel arch area

suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unidentifiable noise in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2011 91,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unidentifiable noise in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,573 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,943 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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J715 PLJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J715 PLJ, 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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J715 PLJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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