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H434 VHL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,962 mi
Last recorded184,962 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH434 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 184,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 177,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 177,255 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear all over floor/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 176,617 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 174,446 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 169,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 169,428 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 167,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 165,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 163,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 163,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 161,322 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 161,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 158,327 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 9 May 2012 158,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 153,450 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 148,876 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all ball joint boots perished

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass

Fail 19 May 2010 148,876 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all ball joint boots perished

n/s front brake binding slightly

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass

Pass 23 Jun 2008 147,902 miles

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

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

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

deterioration in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2008 147,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

deterioration in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2007 146,408 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2007 146,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2006 138,222 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 138,222 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 VHL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VHL, 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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H434 VHL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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