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J51 CYR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,931 mi
Last recorded59,931 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 CYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 59,931 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 9 May 2016 59,931 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 May 2015 59,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 59,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 59,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,887 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 59,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

some corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 58,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 54,979 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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J51 CYR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J51 CYR, 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 J51 CYR registered?

J51 CYR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J51 CYR safe to buy?

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