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J894 XAJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,245 mi
Last recorded37,245 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 XAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 37,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 36,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 34,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,802 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 32,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear no.plate held on by string one side but secure at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,562 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,608 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 31,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,268 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,042 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 31,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed,welded up hole to repair (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,017 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,865 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,843 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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J894 XAJ 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 87.5%.

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 J894 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J894 XAJ registered?

J894 XAJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J894 XAJ safe to buy?

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