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J915 JRL

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,278 mi
Last recorded56,278 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ915 JRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 56,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 55,940 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath covered in wax oil

Pass 12 May 2023 55,847 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 55,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 55,706 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,705 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 55,488 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,476 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,254 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 55,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 54,594 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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J915 JRL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J915 JRL, 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 J915 JRL registered?

J915 JRL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J915 JRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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