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H172 NRU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,735 mi
Last recorded64,735 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 NRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 64,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,509 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,984 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 63,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,453 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 63,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,654 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,946 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,191 miles

all tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,051 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,319 miles

Front and rear subframes and susp/arms getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/R inner sill abit corroded slightly

Rear outer b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Tyres all around getting abit cracked and perrished at sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 43,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H172 NRU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 H172 NRU, 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

How do I check the history of H172 NRU?

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What year was H172 NRU registered?

H172 NRU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H172 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H172 NRU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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