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J924 WRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,071 mi
Last recorded247,071 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ924 WRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 247,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 240,018 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 240,018 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 233,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 230,873 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 230,656 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 230,354 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 230,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 229,904 miles

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

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

Rear fog light slightly discolored

Fail 12 Sep 2019 229,904 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure two of the three securing bolts broken off (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog light slightly discolored

Pass 24 Jul 2018 229,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 229,061 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panal corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner sill panal corroded and weak

Fail 27 Jul 2017 229,061 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panal corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner sill panal corroded and weak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 228,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear outer sill panel corroded and weak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 228,543 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 238,115 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 227,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 226,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 226,127 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 225,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 224,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2008 223,382 miles

all suspension bumpstops worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 10 Aug 2007 221,680 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 221,658 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear anti roll bar link bushes starting to crack

both rear hub top bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2005 192,231 miles

o/s front tyre side wall cut

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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J924 WRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J924 WRD, 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 J924 WRD registered?

J924 WRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1991.

Is J924 WRD safe to buy?

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