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J3 CDC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 CDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,083 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,888 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2020 62,491 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion and gas leaks on rear exhaust section

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,408 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,785 miles

nsf shock slight leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,557 miles

rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly

rear tyres getting perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,849 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,849 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,903 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,623 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,450 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 49,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J3 CDC 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 J3 CDC, 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 J3 CDC registered?

J3 CDC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J3 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 CDC 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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