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H513 LNA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,448 mi
Last recorded144,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH513 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 144,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 143,311 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 141,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 137,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 133,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 129,948 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 129,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 126,739 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 120,957 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 120,939 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2017 109,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 97,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 94,841 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 90,326 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 84,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 83,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 83,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,090 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 83,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,821 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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H513 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H513 LNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H513 LNA registered?

H513 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H513 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H513 LNA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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