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J571 CYL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,253 mi
Last recorded77,253 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 CYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,253 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 75,887 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 75,720 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 75,717 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,104 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,606 miles

Front tyres perrished

Fail 25 Oct 2016 74,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross [at o/s] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front tyres perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,984 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 71,968 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 67,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,144 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,144 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 64,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 63,339 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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J571 CYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J571 CYL, 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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J571 CYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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