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A16 MXL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,285 mi
Last recorded79,285 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

RegistrationA16 MXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,285 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 78,778 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,190 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,700 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 75,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,446 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 72,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 70,477 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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A16 MXL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A16 MXL, 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 A16 MXL registered?

A16 MXL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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