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J74 PPG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

104,326 mi
Last recorded104,326 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ74 PPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,326 miles

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

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,632 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion nsr sill / inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,642 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,791 miles

Front braking system corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear braking system corroded

complete front suspension corroded

complete rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,789 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front braking system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear braking system corroded

complete front suspension corroded

complete rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,592 miles

Front complete suspension system corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear complete suspension system corroded

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front complete suspension system corroded

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

Nearside Front flexi brake hose perished

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Front wing corroded on bottom edge

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose perished

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

Offside Front flexi brake hose perished

Offside Front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Offside Front wing corroded on bottom edge

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear flexi brake hose perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Rear complete suspension system corroded

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,142 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,798 miles

Front rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

noise from steering column

Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,307 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 98,305 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,419 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 96,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,967 miles

engine leaking coolant.

signs of corrosion to offside and nearside sills at rear.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 94,967 miles

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

engine leaking coolant.

signs of corrosion to offside and nearside sills at rear.

Pass 8 May 2013 94,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 8 May 2013 94,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres getting low on tread and perishing

nearside rear wheel binding on

slight play in steering

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 1 May 2012 93,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2012 93,479 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,802 miles

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

all pads 1/2 worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,329 miles

slight imbalance in rear braking effort

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,252 miles

only one jet working on offside washer

Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,251 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

only one jet working on offside washer

Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,496 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 80,495 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,096 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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J74 PPG 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 72.4%.

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 J74 PPG, 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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J74 PPG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1991.

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