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B18 BAK

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 BAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 72,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,494 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,236 miles

N/S and O/S front shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,858 miles

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

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

screen wash operation offside front poor

Pass 9 May 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 67,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,219 miles

wiper blade condition

Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 64,805 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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B18 BAK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 B18 BAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 BAK registered?

B18 BAK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B18 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 BAK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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