CarVerify

Free Car Check

H223 XWR

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

110,307 mi
Last recorded110,307 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH223 XWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 110,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,049 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,929 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,580 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,687 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 104,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,973 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 100,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 97,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 96,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,602 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 94,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H223 XWR 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 95.2%.

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 H223 XWR, 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 H223 XWR?

You can check the full history of H223 XWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H223 XWR registered?

H223 XWR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H223 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H223 XWR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H223 XWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H223 XWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.