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J961 NLL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,759 mi
Last recorded128,759 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ961 NLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 128,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 128,741 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 128,619 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,614 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 128,534 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 128,530 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 128,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,383 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 128,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2016 127,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 127,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 127,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 127,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 127,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 126,984 miles

both outer sills filled with body filler

Fail 30 Jun 2010 126,981 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills filled with body filler

Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,846 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 126,842 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 126,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 125,729 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 125,722 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 124,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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J961 NLL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J961 NLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J961 NLL registered?

J961 NLL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1991.

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