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H434 DFB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH434 DFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 73,727 miles

No reverse light

Pass 6 Feb 2025 72,966 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,412 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 72,412 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,398 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,342 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,261 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 71,933 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,269 miles

rear tyres perished advise replace

Pass 31 May 2012 71,183 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,213 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2005 67,917 miles

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

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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H434 DFB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H434 DFB, 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 H434 DFB registered?

H434 DFB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H434 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H434 DFB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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