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J812 JWV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,987 mi
Last recorded124,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 JWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 124,987 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 124,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

parking brake weak on nearside

Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,555 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake weak

Fail 17 Jul 2025 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear parking brake weak

Pass 18 Jul 2024 123,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 123,472 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 123,468 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 122,212 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,311 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 119,311 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,510 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 116,510 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,928 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 108,804 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 108,800 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 106,062 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 106,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,765 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 99,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 97,498 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 97,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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J812 JWV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J812 JWV, 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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What year was J812 JWV registered?

J812 JWV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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