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J4 KSY

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,339 mi
Last recorded75,339 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,339 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 75,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At the centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,208 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Doorstep area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,649 miles

Accident damage to the NSF wing

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS doorstep areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arch areas ,both rear outer sill areas and the OSR lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 72,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear exhaust section and the centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Accident damage to the NSF wing

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS doorstep areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arch areas ,both rear outer sill areas and the OSR lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 66,868 miles

Accident damage to the NSF wing

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS outer sill and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,326 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear outer sill areas and both rear inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 61,326 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear outer sill areas and both rear inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,974 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 56,962 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,936 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 56,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement park/brake sticking (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,925 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jul 2014 56,390 miles

Both wipers are in poor condition.

NSF wheelarch damaged.

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

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

The NSR outer sill area and the OSR inner wheelarch area weak with corroison.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 56,390 miles

Both wipers are in poor condition.

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NSF wheelarch damaged.

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

The NSR outer sill area and the OSR inner wheelarch area weak with corroison.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,498 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 53,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,483 miles

OS and NS front tyres worn on outer edges and perished in tread pattern.

OSR inner wheelarch and rear outer sill areas,weak,with corrosion.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,476 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 46,476 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 43,665 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 KSY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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