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H254 FRP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,152 mi
Last recorded156,152 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH254 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 155,648 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 154,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,955 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,802 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 146,010 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 143,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,163 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,756 miles

headlamps are of different beam pattern

Fail 8 Apr 2016 132,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

headlamps are of different beam pattern

Fail 2 May 2014 132,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 132,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 131,609 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 131,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 131,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,407 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 126,403 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 118,776 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 118,730 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 111,671 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 111,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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H254 FRP 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 72.7%.

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 H254 FRP, 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 H254 FRP?

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What year was H254 FRP registered?

H254 FRP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H254 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H254 FRP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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