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J662 UNC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

23,336 mi
Last recorded23,336 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ662 UNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 23,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 23,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,971 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 22,968 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 22,812 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 22,807 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Applies very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside is very weak on effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade is loose in its fixing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 22,669 miles

Car has been under sealed, and we are unable to check many components like brake pipes, shocks,etc as nearly every component is covered in sticky thick under seal, rather than just painting (floor and chassis)

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,508 miles

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

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

car us been under sealed, and we are unable to check many components like brake pipes, shocks,etc as nearly every component is covered in wet under seal, rather than just painting floor and chassis

Fail 12 Jul 2021 22,507 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested wheel hardly turns by hand, brake siezed on (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

car us been under sealed, and we are unable to check many components like brake pipes, shocks,etc as nearly every component is covered in wet under seal, rather than just painting floor and chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,326 miles

Front front brakes binding slightly both sides

Rear rear brakes binding slightly both sides

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusted

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear brake back plate rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear back plates rusted bad

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear back plates rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2016 21,698 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower sill to floor area

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

Nearside Rear back plates rusty

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front sill to floor area

Offside Rear back plates rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake back plates rusty

both rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2015 21,524 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake back plates rusty

both rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,127 miles

front and rear brake disc are rusted on inner face

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,472 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 18,472 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 17,767 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 17,751 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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J662 UNC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J662 UNC, 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 J662 UNC registered?

J662 UNC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J662 UNC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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