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H10 PYE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,736 mi
Last recorded113,736 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 PYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 113,736 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,469 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,600 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 107,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,350 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 107,349 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,682 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 106,682 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,282 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,282 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,701 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 98,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 99,208 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,738 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,224 miles

front number plate

Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,509 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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H10 PYE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H10 PYE, 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 H10 PYE registered?

H10 PYE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is H10 PYE safe to buy?

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