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H492 CMW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,596 mi
Last recorded108,596 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 108,596 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet release damage

rear trim damage

Fail 14 Apr 2026 108,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet release damage

rear trim damage

Fail 31 Mar 2026 108,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet release lever damaged

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Bumper loose at corners

Fuel cap perished

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Sticking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer body plastic trim damaged

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody and suspension comp sills corroded and undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2025 107,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,138 miles

under body been undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2021 90,322 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,743 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 88,734 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,395 miles

roller brake test not carried out. Vehicle fitted with limited slip diff

Pass 14 May 2014 80,132 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 76,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 69,572 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 10 May 2011 69,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 69,336 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 69,336 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 69,201 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 69,124 miles

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,977 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 68,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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H492 CMW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H492 CMW, 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 H492 CMW registered?

H492 CMW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H492 CMW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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