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J991 HTU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,615 mi
Last recorded150,615 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 150,615 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 29 Apr 2025 146,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 145,611 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 145,596 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 145,017 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 145,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 144,301 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 142,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 142,067 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre has slight tread seperation

Fail 23 Oct 2017 142,067 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre has slight tread seperation

Pass 15 Nov 2016 141,032 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 15 Nov 2016 141,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Nov 2015 139,244 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,244 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,708 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 137,708 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 135,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 134,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 134,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 134,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 132,683 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 132,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 129,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 115,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,817 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 102,817 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,914 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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J991 HTU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J991 HTU, 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 J991 HTU registered?

J991 HTU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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