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J477 YHO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,896 mi
Last recorded138,896 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ477 YHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 137,847 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 136,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 133,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,164 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,266 miles

General corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 2 Nov 2015 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,136 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 21 Oct 2014 125,136 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension members

corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 7 Nov 2013 123,733 miles

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

corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 28 Oct 2013 123,733 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 13 Sep 2012 120,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear sub frame and all suspension members corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

rear sub frame and all suspension members corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 118,622 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 118,254 miles

BOTH NS AHD OS CHASSIE HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY JACKING

CORROSION TO BOOT FLOOR

REAR SUSPENTION PARTS HAVE A LOT OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 7 Sep 2010 118,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

BOTH NS AHD OS CHASSIE HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY JACKING

CORROSION TO BOOT FLOOR

REAR SUSPENTION PARTS HAVE A LOT OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 11 Sep 2009 118,049 miles

Boot lid not closed but secure Boot lock broken

Both rear sill ends rusted through (not in perscribed area)

Coolant leak

Rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 3 Sep 2009 118,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Boot lid not closed but secure Boot lock broken

Both rear sill ends rusted through (not in perscribed area)

Coolant leak

Rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 10 May 2007 113,608 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 113,608 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s sill deteriating

Pass 19 Feb 2007 112,663 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 112,561 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 106,729 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006
Fail 2 Feb 2006 106,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J477 YHO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J477 YHO, 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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J477 YHO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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