1991 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J652 CYU
1991 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/11/1991. Recorded mileage 126,905 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1597cc
J652 CYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 126,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J652 CYU Mileage History
- 18/11/2024120,157 mi
- 11/12/2024120,187 mi+30 mi
- 18/12/2024120,191 mi+4 mi
- 13/01/2026126,888 km
- 16/01/2026126,905 mi
Average of roughly 5,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J652 CYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mazda Mx-5 (J652 CYU) between November 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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