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H228 KDB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

170,810 mi
Last recorded170,810 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 KDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 170,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 168,724 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 168,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 168,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

underside of car corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 166,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe/suspension corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 166,837 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 165,376 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 165,372 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 153,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 153,188 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 141,163 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 141,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fog light emits white light (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust blowing slightly on catalyst gaskets.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower boots starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower boots starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 132,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,374 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 129,101 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,804 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,625 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 128,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 126,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,201 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 117,201 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 114,952 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 112,084 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 112,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 92,186 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 92,170 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H228 KDB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H228 KDB, 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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H228 KDB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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