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J773 WEG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ773 WEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,817 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 59,898 miles

All tyres have slight perishing

Both rear road wheels slightly distorted

Pass 19 Aug 2023 59,334 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,626 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (low in places

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 56,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,851 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,587 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,398 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 50,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 48,934 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 48,902 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 48,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J773 WEG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J773 WEG, 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 J773 WEG registered?

J773 WEG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J773 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J773 WEG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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