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H4 TDL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

107,364 mi
Last recorded107,364 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 107,364 miles

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,285 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,308 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,944 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf wing lower side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 105,778 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf wing lower side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back

Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,331 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 May 2018 104,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all 4 tyre valves deteriorated

corrosion on various parts on underside of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2017 103,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2017 103,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,714 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 97,928 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 97,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,893 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

parking brake effort low on n/s

slight corrosion on underside and suspension parts

slight oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,738 miles

Oil leak

front no.plate slightly insecure

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 21 Jun 2013 91,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front no.plate slightly insecure

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,011 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 89,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,250 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

dip beam patterns weak

inbalance to front brakes**(pads not visible)

judder from nearside front service brake

Fail 7 Jun 2011 84,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

dip beam patterns weak

inbalance to front brakes**(pads not visible)

judder from nearside front service brake

Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,159 miles

All underbody brake pipes greased

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface corrosion to both rear sills

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,159 miles

All underbody brake pipes greased

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface corrosion to both rear sills

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Various brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Dec 2008 72,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Various brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion in rear edges of both sills.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,768 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,139 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 TDL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 H4 TDL, 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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H4 TDL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1991.

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