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J738 VVP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 VVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 66,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,777 miles

Car has been under sealed

Pass 18 Jun 2024 65,351 miles

Car has been heavily under sealed

Front Headlight just met requirements

Pass 22 Jun 2023 64,926 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,598 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

underbody/suspension coated in under seal/wax oil making full inspection difficult

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,105 miles

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

underbody/suspension coated in under seal/wax oil making full inspection difficult

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,561 miles

underbody coated in schutz and wax oil making full inspection difficult

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,978 miles

Underside is heavily coated, obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,117 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,574 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,086 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 56,086 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,114 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,830 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 51,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,316 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,729 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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J738 VVP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J738 VVP, 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 J738 VVP registered?

J738 VVP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J738 VVP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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