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H422 AMA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,325 mi
Last recorded140,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH422 AMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 140,325 miles

corrosion on parts of car

oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2024 140,162 miles

corrosion on various arts of car

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2023 139,671 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

steering rack gators perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2022 139,277 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leak

suspension rubbers perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2021 138,929 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leaks

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2020 137,692 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

mist on oil on both front shocks

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2019 133,319 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2018 132,822 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2017 132,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 131,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 130,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2014 130,621 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 130,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 129,317 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate ?

Fail 29 May 2012 129,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake binding slightly ?

o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate ?

Pass 13 May 2010 127,713 miles

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

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

slight bind offside front brake

slight corrosion nearside sill

Pass 18 Mar 2009 123,725 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 123,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 120,151 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 114,857 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres starting to perish

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2006 107,065 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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H422 AMA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H422 AMA, 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 H422 AMA registered?

H422 AMA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1991.

Is H422 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H422 AMA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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