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H13 OCB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,010 mi
Last recorded142,010 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 OCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 142,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 14 May 2025 141,241 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 14 May 2025 141,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 132,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 132,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 132,152 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 132,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 128,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 118,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 102,296 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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H13 OCB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H13 OCB, 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 H13 OCB registered?

H13 OCB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H13 OCB safe to buy?

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