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J912 XAN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

224,991 mi
Last recorded224,991 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 XAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 224,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

hand brake travel too high

rear fog lamp incorrect location

Fail 1 May 2025 224,810 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

hand brake travel too high

rear fog lamp incorrect location

Pass 29 Apr 2024 217,896 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 217,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower sill corroded

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

Rear suspension arms all corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 217,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co- 0.63 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lower sill corroded

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

Rear suspension arms all corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 216,764 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 216,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 215,920 miles

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

front and rear suspension components in a rusty condition

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2020 215,209 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components in a rusty condition

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 10 May 2019 214,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 213,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 212,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 212,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 211,724 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 209,950 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 208,078 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 206,364 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 189,717 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear and getting low

slight play on n/s/f inner track arm

Pass 30 Apr 2011 189,717 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear and getting low

slight play on n/s/f inner track arm

Fail 8 Apr 2010 161,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 161,676 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 141,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2009

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 136,128 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 136,125 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 136,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 132,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XAN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J912 XAN, 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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J912 XAN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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