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H426 PEF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,501 mi
Last recorded153,501 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH426 PEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 153,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 145,429 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 140,704 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 134,796 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 134,794 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 125,780 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 125,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 118,629 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,446 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 31 Aug 2017 106,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,658 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 102,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 101,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 100,108 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 100,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 99,336 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 99,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 98,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 96,037 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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H426 PEF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H426 PEF, 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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H426 PEF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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