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J822 PPF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,946 mi
Last recorded63,946 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ822 PPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 63,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 63,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,333 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 63,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,993 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,666 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 61,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 61,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,649 miles

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.5mm tread

Offside rear tyre approx 3mm tread

Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,636 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.5mm tread

Offside rear tyre approx 3mm tread

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,993 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly weaker than offside, service brake and handbrake

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,183 miles

Slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,028 miles

n/s/f wheel has a slight bind

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,770 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,605 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,514 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,040 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 47,144 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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J822 PPF 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 79.2%.

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 J822 PPF, 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 J822 PPF registered?

J822 PPF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1991.

Is J822 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J822 PPF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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