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H373 CDM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,297 mi
Last recorded113,297 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH373 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 113,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 113,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,117 miles

Exhaust noisy

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension has been lowered

Pass 31 Aug 2019 110,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,707 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension lowered

Pass 11 Feb 2017 104,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wing mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 124,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on the offside front but doesnot effect brakes,suspension or steering

Fail 6 Apr 2010 124,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on the offside front but doesnot effect brakes,suspension or steering

Pass 30 Mar 2009 116,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 109,430 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 106,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,268 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
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H373 CDM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H373 CDM, 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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H373 CDM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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