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H4 SED

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,101 mi
Last recorded51,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 SED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 51,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight sweat at clutch slave cylinder

Pass 30 May 2025 50,956 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight sweat at clutch slave cylinder

Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,239 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened full rear subframe and suspension arms connected to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 50,053 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4, NSF, OSF, NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension bushes perished due to age

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 49,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All4, NSF, OSF, NSR, OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and Rear suspension bushes perished due to age

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 49,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,225 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 49,154 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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H4 SED is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H4 SED, 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 H4 SED registered?

H4 SED is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 1991.

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