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879 DHR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,923 mi
Last recorded60,923 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration879 DHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,704 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Inner wing / sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,489 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)

coil spring cracked on o/s rear

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 48,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 43,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,398 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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879 DHR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 879 DHR, 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 879 DHR registered?

879 DHR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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