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J373 CYF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,920 mi
Last recorded65,920 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 CYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 65,920 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 65,907 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,307 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 59,305 miles

Fuel hose leaking AROUND FUEL FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,127 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,768 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 58,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEEKING FLUID

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,763 miles

Offside outer sill corroded at rear end

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,296 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,046 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,583 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,583 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,263 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 56,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,967 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 55,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,337 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,674 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 54,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,686 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 53,686 miles

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

Service 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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J373 CYF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J373 CYF, 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 J373 CYF registered?

J373 CYF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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