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H16 SJA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,254 mi
Last recorded75,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 SJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 75,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 74,784 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,769 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,726 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,934 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,329 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,006 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 119,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,777 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 41,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,484 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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H16 SJA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 H16 SJA, 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 H16 SJA registered?

H16 SJA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 1991.

Is H16 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 SJA 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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