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J359 KAE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 KAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,771 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,160 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,285 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,078 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,225 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,372 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 52,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,010 miles

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

near side off side rear tyres cracked no ply showing time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2012 41,231 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,176 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,983 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,327 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,173 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 38,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 37,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 35,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 33,724 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
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J359 KAE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J359 KAE, 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 J359 KAE registered?

J359 KAE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J359 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J359 KAE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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