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H162 NRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,613 mi
Last recorded125,613 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 NRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Dec 2021 125,536 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2021 125,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2020 123,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 120,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,587 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 113,065 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,772 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 111,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion in both nearside and offside door shuts

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,351 miles

corrosion in both nearside and offside door shuts

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,148 miles

wiper blades are worn

Fail 19 Jun 2012 100,902 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear chassis rail damaged

nearside rear tyre close to wearbars

Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,902 miles

nearside rear chassis rail damaged

nearside rear tyre close to wearbars

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,781 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 106,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 105,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 104,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 103,843 miles

o/s/f/ seat belt buckle is worn

Fail 21 May 2007 103,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f/ seat belt buckle is worn

Pass 7 Jun 2006 102,278 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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H162 NRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H162 NRD, 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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H162 NRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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