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B1 SHP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,603 mi
Last recorded110,603 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 110,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 110,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,247 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 109,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 107,940 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 107,939 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,373 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,661 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,830 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 101,827 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,187 miles

All four brake hoses perishing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,358 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 97,274 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 95,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion through offside inner sill not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,955 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has some damage to outer wall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has some damage to outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,758 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR wheel inner arch corroded through, outside prescribed area

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,931 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,805 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 72,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,926 miles

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

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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B1 SHP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B1 SHP, 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 B1 SHP registered?

B1 SHP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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