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H521 KDY

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,119 mi
Last recorded221,119 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 221,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 219,255 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 219,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 210,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 136,240 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion underneath body

Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,749 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 82,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 134,974 miles

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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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H521 KDY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H521 KDY, 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 H521 KDY registered?

H521 KDY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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