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H384 NLJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,032 mi
Last recorded157,032 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH384 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 157,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 145,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wheel Arche corrosion non-structural

Pass 13 May 2021 145,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 138,587 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 138,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 133,198 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 133,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 131,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,913 miles

head light beam images poor

Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,366 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 126,730 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 126,730 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 124,514 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 124,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 123,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 119,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,322 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 116,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 113,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 108,363 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 106,575 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 106,575 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

speedometer not illuminated

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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H384 NLJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H384 NLJ, 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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H384 NLJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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