CarVerify

Free Car Check

J204 WOC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
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

RegistrationJ204 WOC
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

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,876 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,344 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected CALIPER LEAKING BRAKE FLUID (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,566 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 120,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 118,667 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,083 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,617 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 113,306 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,734 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

rear fog lamp mounted in centre of boot lid.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 106,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 104,145 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 104,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 101,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 98,314 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 97,789 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

J204 WOC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J204 WOC, 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 J204 WOC?

You can check the full history of J204 WOC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J204 WOC registered?

J204 WOC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J204 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J204 WOC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J204 WOC 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 J204 WOC. 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.