CarVerify

Free Car Check

J415 JUY

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,651 mi
Last recorded200,651 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationJ415 JUY
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

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 200,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 196,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f wing corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 196,374 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f wing corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 187,028 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 176,789 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 176,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 166,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 153,111 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 153,111 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 146,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 142,473 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 141,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 130,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 91,395 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 116,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 107,222 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 107,222 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 102,425 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 94,252 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 94,252 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

J415 JUY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J415 JUY, 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 J415 JUY?

You can check the full history of J415 JUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J415 JUY registered?

J415 JUY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J415 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J415 JUY shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J415 JUY 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 J415 JUY. 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.