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H476 PTW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,545 mi
Last recorded134,545 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 134,545 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 134,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working insecure (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 123,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 123,786 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired metal bracket (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,211 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 122,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2006 98,481 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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H476 PTW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H476 PTW, 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 H476 PTW registered?

H476 PTW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H476 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H476 PTW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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