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H151 EFB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,400 mi
Last recorded140,400 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH151 EFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 140,400 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 140,400 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 140,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 140,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 140,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 139,034 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 137,541 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 137,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 134,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 131,936 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 131,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 120,338 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,851 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 118,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washers need adjusting

Pass 24 Jun 2008 118,449 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washers need adjusting

Pass 25 Jun 2007 116,778 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 116,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 110,679 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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H151 EFB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H151 EFB, 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 H151 EFB registered?

H151 EFB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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