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H409 JAF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,245 mi
Last recorded108,245 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH409 JAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 108,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 108,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,044 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,773 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 107,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 104,367 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 97,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,860 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 93,260 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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H409 JAF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H409 JAF, 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 H409 JAF registered?

H409 JAF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H409 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H409 JAF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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