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E5 BBR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 46,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 46,644 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,813 miles

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

nearside and offside parking brake poor

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 10 Oct 2016 43,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

nearside and offside parking brake poor

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,358 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 41,339 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 150,102 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 149,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 148,748 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 147,563 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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E5 BBR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E5 BBR, 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 E5 BBR registered?

E5 BBR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is E5 BBR safe to buy?

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