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J476 FYB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,335 mi
Last recorded100,335 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ476 FYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 100,335 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 100,328 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 95,719 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,367 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 90,358 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,929 miles

Slight cracking to both front tyres outer side wall

Fail 18 Apr 2018 86,929 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight cracking to both front tyres outer side wall

Pass 8 May 2017 86,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 134,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 132,213 miles

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

o/s + n/s front shocker gaiters perished

Pass 13 May 2013 129,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 123,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 May 2012 123,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 119,396 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/rear lamp cracked

o/s/rear lamp repaired

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2011 119,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/rear lamp cracked

o/s/rear lamp repaired

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2010 119,094 miles

front suspension parts very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear arms very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills very heavily corroded

rear crossmember very heavily corroded

rear suspnsion parts heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 119,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front suspension parts very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear arms very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills very heavily corroded

rear crossmember very heavily corroded

rear suspnsion parts heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,309 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body dry and flakey advise oil spray or similar

Pass 13 Jun 2008 113,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 111,248 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 107,494 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 107,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J476 FYB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J476 FYB, 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 J476 FYB registered?

J476 FYB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J476 FYB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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