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J708 KHY

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,607 mi
Last recorded136,607 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ708 KHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 136,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 135,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 134,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 134,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 133,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,914 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 132,799 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 129,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,876 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,828 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,084 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front Brake disc(s) corroded

rear Brake disc(s) corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 106,317 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,749 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 104,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 100,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 99,169 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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J708 KHY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J708 KHY, 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 J708 KHY registered?

J708 KHY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J708 KHY safe to buy?

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