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J84 LLK

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,330 mi
Last recorded80,330 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ84 LLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 80,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,335 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,991 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,837 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 78,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,330 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,324 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,839 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,563 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,722 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 61,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,951 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 60,641 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,298 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 59,697 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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J84 LLK 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 J84 LLK, 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 J84 LLK registered?

J84 LLK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J84 LLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J84 LLK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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