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C2 JUW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 86,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 74,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,943 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 66,940 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes protected (1.1.11 (c))

Underside heavily protected

Fail 27 Sep 2021 63,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes protected (1.1.11 (c))

Underside heavily protected

Pass 26 Sep 2020 61,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 60,111 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 60,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 60,002 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 59,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

been under sealed up under side of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2015 59,585 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 59,583 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 59,003 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,733 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 58,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 58,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 56,822 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,029 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 49,029 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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C2 JUW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C2 JUW, 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 C2 JUW registered?

C2 JUW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is C2 JUW safe to buy?

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