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J90 MXV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

171,736 mi
Last recorded171,736 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 171,736 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underbody undersealed

emssions just met

Pass 23 Dec 2024 169,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2023 163,807 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal also subframe

Fail 4 Dec 2023 163,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal also subframe

Pass 29 Dec 2022 158,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Fail 21 Dec 2022 158,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2021 154,621 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 17 Dec 2020 152,619 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded (underbody)

underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2019 146,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer wheel arches corroding and getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2018 143,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer wheel arches corroding

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

suspesion componets corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2018 143,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroding

outerr arches corroding

suspension and chassis corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,054 miles

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

Oil leak fronm engine ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 139,052 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort combined effeort 12% (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak fronm engine ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,510 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 134,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 129,343 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 129,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2014 123,934 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 123,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 118,713 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 114,120 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 114,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 113,070 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 108,573 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 104,658 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 104,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 100,205 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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J90 MXV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J90 MXV, 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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J90 MXV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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