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H401 CKH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,769 mi
Last recorded159,769 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 CKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 159,769 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 159,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 159,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 158,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 157,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 156,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 155,450 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 155,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 154,357 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 153,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 151,885 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 149,906 miles

slight corossion in various places

Fail 12 Jun 2014 149,906 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corossion in various places

Pass 4 Jun 2013 145,553 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 145,553 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 141,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 136,180 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 136,157 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 131,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 125,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 121,061 miles

off-side and near-side rear inner sills corroded and holed

Fail 10 Jun 2008 121,053 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

off-side and near-side rear inner sills corroded and holed

Pass 30 May 2007 114,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 109,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 109,414 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 104,115 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 104,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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H401 CKH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H401 CKH, 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 H401 CKH registered?

H401 CKH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is H401 CKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 CKH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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