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A2 BRG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,088 mi
Last recorded29,088 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 29,088 miles

Minor NSF Inner tie rod play.

Nearside Front Wiper blade is slightly smearing.

Fail 23 Apr 2025 29,088 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lights flash when indicator operated. (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor NSF Inner tie rod play.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper blade is slightly smearing.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 29,021 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides ( tyres 20 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (tyre 20 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall ( tyre 22 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 28,965 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split around sidewall tyre 22 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% out but locked up on rollers (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 28,921 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides both tyres are 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides o/s/r tyre is 21 years old / n/s/r tyre is 26 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 28,821 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Across front & rear axles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 28,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Across front & rear axles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,784 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,764 miles

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

Rear both tyres split / perished

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,698 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,646 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked / perished

offside rear tyre perished badley cracked on sidewall new req soon

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,541 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,281 miles

limited view of underside due to undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,811 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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A2 BRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A2 BRG, 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 A2 BRG registered?

A2 BRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is A2 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 BRG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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