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J969 REL

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,138 mi
Last recorded93,138 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ969 REL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,138 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 91,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 87,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,457 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,963 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,830 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,389 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,553 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,897 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,868 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,178 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,371 miles

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

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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J969 REL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J969 REL, 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 J969 REL registered?

J969 REL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J969 REL safe to buy?

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