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J4 CRB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,926 mi
Last recorded50,926 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 CRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 50,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,893 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,525 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,333 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 50,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,717 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,589 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,518 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,080 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,773 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 47,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,602 miles

chip in windscreen in swept area outside zone A not exceeding 40 mm.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,443 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,856 miles

slight damage to windscreen

surface corrosion to rear section of front to rear and across rear axle brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,172 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,664 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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J4 CRB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 J4 CRB, 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 J4 CRB registered?

J4 CRB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J4 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 CRB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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