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J912 MJA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,127 mi
Last recorded112,127 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 MJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,127 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 112,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 110,919 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 110,919 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,906 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 107,709 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 107,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2008 105,771 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 105,763 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 105,752 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 105,595 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 105,590 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J912 MJA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J912 MJA, 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 J912 MJA registered?

J912 MJA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J912 MJA safe to buy?

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