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5 HGC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,700 mi
Last recorded169,700 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 169,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount cracked but secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 144,229 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 144,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 143,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 142,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 142,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 142,538 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 142,364 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,766 miles

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 139,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 138,631 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 138,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 137,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing by anti roll bar link (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing by anti roll bar link (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 137,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing by anti roll bar link (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing by anti roll bar link (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 137,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 136,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 134,811 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 134,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 132,338 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 132,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 126,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 124,133 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise handbrake adjustment

slight chaffing brake pipe

slight corrosion brake hose ferruls chassis floor shockers springs & discs unable to fully check pads & discs oil on brake pipes & hose ferruls unabble to fully check slight play front suspension/steering

slight cracks tyre front & rear brake slight out balance

slight play anti roll bar joints

Pass 15 Nov 2008 121,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 118,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 114,364 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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5 HGC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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