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J591 CYL

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,774 mi
Last recorded75,774 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ591 CYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 75,774 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2025 75,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Underbody and some parts of chassis is corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2024 75,448 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,711 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at join with flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,620 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,429 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,918 miles

both tyre side walls cracking

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,232 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,930 miles

Both front and rear rollbar linkarm bushes perished.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,257 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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J591 CYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J591 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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What year was J591 CYL registered?

J591 CYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1991.

Is J591 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J591 CYL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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