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H462 XAB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,527 mi
Last recorded107,527 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH462 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,527 miles

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

heavelly undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,100 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus suspension, heavy under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 107,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus suspension, heavy under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 106,528 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,207 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,052 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 99,993 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 95,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 92,790 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 92,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,065 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 91,064 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 88,530 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 88,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H462 XAB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 H462 XAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H462 XAB registered?

H462 XAB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1991.

Is H462 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H462 XAB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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