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H125 NJT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

177,860 mi
Last recorded177,860 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH125 NJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 177,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 172,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill repair covered

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill repair covered

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 167,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 167,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 157,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2023 157,811 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 150,453 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 150,453 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,499 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 148,499 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 143,350 miles

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

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracking & generally deteriorating

both rear sill stop ends corroded but outside of prescribed area

Pass 10 May 2018 140,195 miles

Both front tyres & nearside rear tyre cracking & generally deteriorating

Corrosion in both sill stop ends but outside of prescribed areas

Fail 10 May 2018 140,195 miles

Both front tyres & nearside rear tyre cracking & generally deteriorating

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion in both sill stop ends but outside of prescribed areas

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2017 136,817 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyres are cracking & generally deteriorating

Corrosion in both rear sill stop ends but outside of prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2016 133,817 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 131,286 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 131,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 127,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,770 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 124,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,704 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 117,704 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 110,478 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 102,693 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 100,607 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 97,166 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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H125 NJT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H125 NJT, 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 H125 NJT registered?

H125 NJT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H125 NJT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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