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H516 JLE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,999 mi
Last recorded162,999 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 162,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 162,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 162,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 162,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 162,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 161,382 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 160,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,290 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 159,263 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 157,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 155,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 155,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 145,809 miles

All brake discs rusty

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 145,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All brake discs rusty

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 145,401 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 145,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 140,764 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 140,764 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 139,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 139,375 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 126,624 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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H516 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H516 JLE, 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 H516 JLE registered?

H516 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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