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H13 TJP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,152 mi
Last recorded188,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 TJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 188,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 185,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 184,930 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 184,930 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 184,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 183,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill/lower front wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 183,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill/lower front wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 180,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 179,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 179,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 177,642 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 174,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 174,574 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 168,701 miles

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

n/s/r coil spring broken at extreme end

Pass 15 Aug 2011 162,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 156,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 150,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 144,479 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 139,762 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 139,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 133,997 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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 TJP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TJP, 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 TJP registered?

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

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