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J936 PDE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,554 mi
Last recorded160,554 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ936 PDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 160,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 159,396 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 158,201 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 158,198 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 156,944 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 154,263 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 154,260 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 151,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 148,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 146,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 141,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 132,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 119,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 108,048 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 108,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 104,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 101,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 97,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 91,053 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Advise n/s/f tyre inner wall perishing and has various cracks to sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,962 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 76,934 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advise n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

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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J936 PDE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J936 PDE, 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 J936 PDE registered?

J936 PDE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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