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H415 KSW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,293 mi
Last recorded137,293 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH415 KSW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 137,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 136,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 135,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,174 miles

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 May 2019 128,505 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 128,503 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 127,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 15 May 2018 127,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,677 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyre tread depths getting low. 3-4mm. 185/60/14

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 126,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyre tread depths getting low. 3-4mm. 185/60/14

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 16 May 2016 14,425 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 11 May 2016 124,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 1 May 2015 122,736 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 122,734 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 119,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,706 miles

Oil leak

both track rod end rubbers split

front discs rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2012 117,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

battery loose

both track rod end rubbers split

front discs rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,178 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 116,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 115,043 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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H415 KSW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H415 KSW, 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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What year was H415 KSW registered?

H415 KSW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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