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J784 CAU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,881 mi
Last recorded29,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ784 CAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 29,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 29,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 29,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 29,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 29,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 28,851 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 28,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under passenger footwell has a small hole caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 24,345 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,603 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,934 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 20,934 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 20,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 19,334 miles

n/s front shockabsorber leaking slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,968 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,827 miles

underbody rusted

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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J784 CAU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J784 CAU, 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 J784 CAU registered?

J784 CAU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J784 CAU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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