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15 SR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,560 mi
Last recorded100,560 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 SR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 100,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,117 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 98,859 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake only just met 16% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 97,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,199 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,010 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2015 93,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,369 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 88,992 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,495 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 86,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,305 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 84,305 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,482 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,482 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,678 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,678 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s front brake pipe rusty

o/s front tyre needs air

Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,520 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 59,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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15 SR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 15 SR, 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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15 SR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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