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ANV 132A

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,958 mi
Last recorded121,958 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANV 132A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 121,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 121,916 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 120,923 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 120,060 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 119,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 115,578 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,841 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 111,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 108,741 miles

n/s/f track rod end dust cover cracking

n/s/r sill corroded

rear brake hoses cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2012 108,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f track rod end dust cover cracking

n/s/r sill corroded

rear brake hoses cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2011 104,666 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 104,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 98,902 miles

both rear sills slight corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 91,824 miles

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

nearside front wheel brake slight binding

Fail 10 Jan 2009 91,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front wheel brake slight binding

Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,186 miles

the offside front track rod end rubber gaiter is starting to perish.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 86,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

the offside front track rod end rubber gaiter is starting to perish.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 85,453 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,557 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW AND NOT LOCKING OUT ON ROLLER TEST ALSO LEVER TRAVEL BECOMING LONG

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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ANV 132A is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ANV 132A, 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 ANV 132A registered?

ANV 132A is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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The MOT history for ANV 132A shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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