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J874 XAJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

119,947 mi
Last recorded119,947 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ874 XAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 119,947 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,870 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,535 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,132 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 105,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 99,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 98,166 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 98,077 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J874 XAJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J874 XAJ, 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 J874 XAJ registered?

J874 XAJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J874 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J874 XAJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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