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H231 FKM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,222 mi
Last recorded113,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 FKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 113,222 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pair (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 105,178 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 103,959 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 103,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 103,441 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front shock upper mount thread shorter than offside

Pass 21 May 2022 102,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 101,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,232 miles

all front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,149 miles

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

N/S front tyre wearing low.

Slight wear to all N/S front anti roll bar bushes.

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,461 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective shock (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,864 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,179 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,241 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 82,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 82,226 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,789 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 80,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,405 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 75,076 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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H231 FKM 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 86.4%.

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 H231 FKM, 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 H231 FKM registered?

H231 FKM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1991.

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