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J995 SJO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,527 mi
Last recorded84,527 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ995 SJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 84,527 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 84,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,434 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 79,969 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 79,342 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,672 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,438 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 74,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 73,169 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,189 miles

rear cv gaiters perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,076 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak engine area

Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,078 miles

nearside front tyre as a small cut to side wall

offside front tyre low

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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J995 SJO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 J995 SJO, 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 J995 SJO registered?

J995 SJO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J995 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J995 SJO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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