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H15 MXV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,588 mi
Last recorded63,588 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 63,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 63,310 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 63,288 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear blocks

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,115 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,080 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,090 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,480 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 56,436 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,466 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 52,156 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,176 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,576 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,200 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

front tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,660 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,524 miles

front number plate water damage

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,008 miles

water damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Oct 2007 41,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

water damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,910 miles

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

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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H15 MXV 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 90.9%.

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 H15 MXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H15 MXV registered?

H15 MXV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1991.

Is H15 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 MXV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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