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H24 SGB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,815 mi
Last recorded94,815 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 SGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,646 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 92,636 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,022 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 92,022 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,556 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 88,489 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 88,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,457 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 85,718 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,718 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 115,419 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 115,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 113,941 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 113,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H24 SGB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H24 SGB, 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 H24 SGB registered?

H24 SGB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is H24 SGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H24 SGB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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