CarVerify

Free Car Check

J136 KHY

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,835 mi
Last recorded146,835 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ136 KHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 146,835 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 146,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion holes to offside floor areas

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 146,793 miles

Offside Front corrosion hole close to seat belt mounting

Pass 21 Jul 2021 146,777 miles

Offside Front Rust hole inner sill, close to seat mount

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 146,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 146,554 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 145,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 144,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 144,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 142,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 138,798 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 138,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 134,926 miles

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 129,007 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaks

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,111 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 123,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 120,393 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,773 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 May 2010 118,520 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 117,909 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r and o/s/r outer tyre walls cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2007 116,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 111,988 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J136 KHY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J136 KHY, 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

How do I check the history of J136 KHY?

You can check the full history of J136 KHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J136 KHY registered?

J136 KHY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J136 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J136 KHY shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J136 KHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J136 KHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.