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H146 JLE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH146 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 146,406 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 14 Jul 2023 144,744 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

Pass 6 Jun 2022 140,143 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 21 Apr 2021 135,313 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 135,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 127,490 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 127,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 126,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 126,721 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside wiper blade smearing

offside and nearside chassis damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2015 126,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside wiper blade smearing

offside and nearside chassis damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,416 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

evidence of slight corrosion in rear sills

fog lamp tell-tale not visible from seated position

high level (centre) stop light converted into rear fog lamp

track rod end rubbers perished

Fail 18 Jul 2014 126,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

evidence of slight corrosion in rear sills

high level (centre) stop light converted into rear fog lamp

track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 125,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 125,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level inbetween max and min

brown coolant stain under bonnet

dent in o/s floor chassis leg

recommend checking all brake pads in 5000 miles

Pass 5 May 2011 124,667 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 May 2010 124,451 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 124,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 May 2009 124,218 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 124,218 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 123,502 miles

sill panels rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2007 123,499 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

sill panels rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2006 122,734 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 122,734 miles

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

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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H146 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H146 JLE, 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 H146 JLE registered?

H146 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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