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H472 RDW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,855 mi
Last recorded92,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH472 RDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,855 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 92,557 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,270 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,820 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,361 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 91,353 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 89,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,944 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 86,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,797 miles

rear screen in hood slightly fadded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear screen in hood slightly faded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,935 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,792 miles

offside rear main fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,792 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear main fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,249 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,302 miles

All suspension armssurface rust

All suspension link arm bushes starting to split

Bolts securing front O/S wing loose

CORRISION SURFACE RUST NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL PANELS

Rear number plate starting t ofade

Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,302 miles

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

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

All suspension arms surface rust

All suspension link arm bushes starting to split

Bolts securing front O/S wing loose

Corrision surface rust nerside offside rear outer sill panels

Front brake pads appear low

Rear number plate startingto fade

Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,235 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 62,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR SILL PANEL CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS CRACKING

Pass 22 Jul 2005 59,809 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 59,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL PANEL IS CORRODING

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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H472 RDW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 H472 RDW, 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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H472 RDW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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