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J677 CYU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,050 mi
Last recorded60,050 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 CYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 60,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 60,050 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,604 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 59,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,778 miles

Central Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,189 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,189 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,083 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,704 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 56,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,461 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,461 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,082 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,735 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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J677 CYU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J677 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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J677 CYU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1991.

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