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H241 BGJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH241 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,043 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 94,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 94,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,538 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,095 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,556 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 71,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 63,483 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 63,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H241 BGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H241 BGJ, 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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H241 BGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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