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B5 CGL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

185,547 mi
Last recorded185,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 185,547 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 185,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 185,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 184,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 183,798 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 183,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 182,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 181,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 180,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 174,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 169,911 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 166,857 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 162,040 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 151,046 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 151,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 150,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 149,838 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 148,674 miles

both headlamp aims flat

rear fog light fading

Fail 28 Mar 2008 148,336 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise both head aims flat

rear fog light fading

Pass 5 Apr 2007 139,393 miles

nearside handbrake low performance,offside handbrake efficiency good.overall efficiency acceptable

Pass 5 Apr 2006 126,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B5 CGL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B5 CGL, 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 B5 CGL registered?

B5 CGL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B5 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 CGL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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