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H262 BRN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,436 mi
Last recorded107,436 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 BRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 107,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 105,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling Brake hose (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system fouling Brake hose (2.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,184 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 103,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,861 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 99,407 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 99,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,066 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 97,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,820 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 86,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,293 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 76,816 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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H262 BRN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H262 BRN, 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

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What year was H262 BRN registered?

H262 BRN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H262 BRN safe to buy?

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