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H766 CNJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,405 mi
Last recorded85,405 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 CNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,072 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 85,072 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,865 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 84,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,701 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,425 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,009 miles

corrosion on both front lower part of wing panels

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,088 miles

corrosion on both front outer part of sills

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,674 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,723 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,423 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 77,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,206 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 72,497 miles

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

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

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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H766 CNJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H766 CNJ, 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 H766 CNJ registered?

H766 CNJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1991.

Is H766 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H766 CNJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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