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C5 AUL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 118,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 117,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 116,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 116,976 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust cat heat shield loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front wing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,444 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,901 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,554 miles

front wings lower edges corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 114,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wings lower edges corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,736 miles

both front wings corroded at lower edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,805 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f wing bottoms corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,377 miles

o\s\fr lower wing corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 112,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o\s\fr lower wing corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,437 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 109,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 109,300 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f wings to sill corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 107,997 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 107,997 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shields adrift

Fuel pipes corroaded

Bodywork rusty

Pass 13 May 2009 106,366 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 105,540 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 105,540 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 May 2007 104,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 104,572 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)

Pass 10 May 2006 102,731 miles

outer skin of sills corroded

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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C5 AUL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C5 AUL, 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 C5 AUL registered?

C5 AUL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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