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J612 CTU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,348 mi
Last recorded40,348 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 CTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 39,998 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,962 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,642 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 39,634 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 39,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,971 miles

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

inner rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,860 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,604 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,525 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,364 miles

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

both front and rear pads appear low

metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,300 miles

metal brake pipes have been greased

new coil spring fitted offside rear

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,107 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear pads appear low

slight vibration on front brakes

tested in damp conditions

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,723 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

belly pan fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pads appear low

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,300 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pads over half worn

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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J612 CTU 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 J612 CTU, 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 J612 CTU registered?

J612 CTU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J612 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J612 CTU 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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