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J834 TRP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,889 mi
Last recorded115,889 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 TRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 115,889 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,514 miles

Coolant leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 112,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.24, limit 0.2 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak and coolant tank found empty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Brake and indicator interferance (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Covered over in paint (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 111,764 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 110,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,091 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,997 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 105,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fliud low,coolant leaking.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,848 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 86,954 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 83,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 71,526 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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J834 TRP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J834 TRP, 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 J834 TRP registered?

J834 TRP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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