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J831 JNP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

168,934 mi
Last recorded168,934 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 JNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 168,934 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 166,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 166,571 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 166,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 166,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 166,179 miles

Rear fog lamp may have intermittent poor contact?

Pass 18 Jan 2020 165,930 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 165,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 165,426 miles

Localized fuel pipes corrosion

Lower effort- nearside park brake.

Overall park brake efficiency borders on MoT 'fail'

Pass 9 Jan 2018 163,491 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 163,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 160,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 159,794 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 158,011 miles

slight corrosion front & rear lower suspension arms

slight corrosion on rear subframe

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 156,319 miles

front and rear suspension arms corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 154,600 miles

Centre stop lamp dim

Fuel pipe/s corrosion eg. at offside bulkhead

Low parking brake efficiency

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Offside sunvisor loose

Rear reg plate font differs but not unreasonably

Some surface corrosion- nearside rear brake disc

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,006 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 148,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 144,435 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight corrosion front & rear subframes & suspension arms

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2008 142,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 139,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight leak on clutch slave cyl

Pass 17 Jan 2007 137,098 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 137,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 130,942 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 130,942 miles

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

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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J831 JNP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J831 JNP, 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 J831 JNP registered?

J831 JNP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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