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J993 CDT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,240 mi
Last recorded145,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ993 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 145,240 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 145,205 miles
Fail 31 May 2026 145,058 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 144,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 138,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2022 134,464 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 134,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 133,162 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,840 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 127,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,314 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 96,543 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 96,542 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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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J993 CDT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J993 CDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J993 CDT?

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What year was J993 CDT registered?

J993 CDT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J993 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J993 CDT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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