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H439 WGN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,956 mi
Last recorded113,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH439 WGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 113,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 113,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint bolt (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 109,878 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 109,878 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,872 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 108,008 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 107,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 106,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded, but not to excess.

Pass 21 May 2013 104,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 103,919 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 103,449 miles

both main fule pipes heavly corrioded.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 103,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both main fule pipes heavly corrioded.

Pass 18 May 2010 102,786 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 102,786 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 102,109 miles

both front flexis starting to perish

front pads getting down

o/s/f +both rears road springs corroded

rear axle +anti roll bar bushes all perished

rear pads getting down

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2009 102,109 miles

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

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

all road springs corroded

both front flexis starting to perish

clutch slave cinder weaping

front pads getting down

heat shelds loose

oil leak

rear pads getting down

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2008 101,416 miles

slight corrosion on outer seals at rear

Pass 15 May 2007 100,609 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 100,028 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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H439 WGN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H439 WGN, 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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H439 WGN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 1991.

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