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J653 CYO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 CYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 99,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 97,595 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,239 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,904 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 95,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,325 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 95,320 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f steel brake pipe rusting

n/s/r brake disc rusting

n/s/r footbrake a little slower than o/s/r

Pass 4 Dec 2008 94,287 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2008 94,281 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 14 Nov 2007 93,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 92,090 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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J653 CYO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J653 CYO, 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 J653 CYO registered?

J653 CYO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J653 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J653 CYO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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