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J491 HBV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,693 mi
Last recorded88,693 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 HBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 88,693 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Underbody corroded

Underbody repairs covered in underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,294 miles

Exhaust corroded

Inner/Outer sills & wheel arch repairs covered in underseal

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,904 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriosuly weakened

Underbody structure, inner/outer sills & wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (repairs covered in underseal)

Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,475 miles

Body structure - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Exhaust corroded

Nearside & Offside rear - Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 18 Jul 2022 87,473 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Body structure - Inner/Outer sills & wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Exhaust corroded

Nearside & Offside rear - Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Jul 2021 87,037 miles

Exhaust corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Underbody structure - inner/outer sills & wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (repairs undersealed)

Fail 5 Jul 2021 87,032 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Underbody structure - inner/outer sills & wheel arches corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (repairs undersealed)

Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,969 miles

All inner and outer sills corroded

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Exhaust corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,851 miles

all steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion

inner and outer sills and arches corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,556 miles

Body corrosion - inner rear wheel arches

Underbody, Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2018 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,516 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 85,511 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,690 miles

All suspension,steering & brake components have surface corrosion

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,537 miles

nearside front brake sticking slightly

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 76,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,226 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,200 miles

front no plate slightly detiorated

Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,391 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 69,391 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 68,021 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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J491 HBV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J491 HBV, 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 J491 HBV registered?

J491 HBV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J491 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J491 HBV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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