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H498 XYP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,572 mi
Last recorded87,572 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 XYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 87,572 miles

Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose Both Front Wings Mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 87,531 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,448 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear inner & outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,443 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,167 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,020 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 86,020 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,453 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 85,246 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 85,246 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,612 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s &n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak On Engine Underside

Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,612 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track Rod End Dust Cover Perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track Rod End Dust Cover Perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak On Engine Underside

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,844 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 77,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,855 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 77,855 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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H498 XYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H498 XYP, 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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H498 XYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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