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J475 CEV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,604 mi
Last recorded16,604 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 CEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 16,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 15,805 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 15,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 14,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,783 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 13,442 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 12,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,107 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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J475 CEV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J475 CEV, 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 J475 CEV registered?

J475 CEV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J475 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J475 CEV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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