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H43 LNA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,696 mi
Last recorded195,696 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 195,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 195,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front suspension components corroded

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 191,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 188,248 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 183,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 177,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 169,719 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 163,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 156,913 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 156,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 149,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 149,768 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 144,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 138,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 133,142 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 133,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 125,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 117,787 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,997 miles

sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2011 114,997 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 111,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 111,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 110,338 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 110,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 106,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 99,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 89,681 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 89,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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H43 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H43 LNA, 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 H43 LNA registered?

H43 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H43 LNA safe to buy?

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