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H140 HEJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

195,460 mi
Last recorded195,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 HEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 195,460 miles

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

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

Car Undersealed

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 194,957 miles

Car Undersealed

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 193,948 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 193,441 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 193,440 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 192,251 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 192,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg , subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 191,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 189,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2019 189,058 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear mounting area/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

exhaust heat shield would benefit from attention

Fail 9 Apr 2019 189,049 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 186,088 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 186,086 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded

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

Pass 5 May 2017 182,990 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 182,950 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 179,606 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2015 175,392 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 175,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear inner sills are corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 173,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 169,954 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 169,949 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 169,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 163,720 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 163,588 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rust to both sills ,chassis and brake pipes.front suspesion dust seals split,h/l auto retractors u/s.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 156,889 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 149,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 143,799 miles

fron t and rear brake pipes rusting///headlight auto retractors not working. .

Pass 14 Mar 2008 137,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 137,385 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 129,193 miles

rust to n/s/r sill ,,wheel arch..pads low . front.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 129,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 119,174 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 119,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H140 HEJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H140 HEJ, 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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H140 HEJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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