CarVerify

Free Car Check

H256 EKR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 EKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 144,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 138,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 133,077 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 133,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 121,386 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 112,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 112,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 110,780 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 110,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 106,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 104,269 miles

offside sill becoming corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 104,221 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H256 EKR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H256 EKR, 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 H256 EKR?

You can check the full history of H256 EKR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H256 EKR registered?

H256 EKR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1991.

Is H256 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H256 EKR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H256 EKR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H256 EKR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.