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J660 CYU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,342 mi
Last recorded114,342 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ660 CYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 114,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,612 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 62,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to offside & nearside outer sills.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,161 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside sil corroding

offside front tyre feathering on outer edge

offside sil corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2011 89,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside sil corroding

offside front tyre feathering on outer edge

offside sil corroding

Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,995 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,358 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 58,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,942 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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J660 CYU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J660 CYU, 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 J660 CYU registered?

J660 CYU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J660 CYU safe to buy?

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