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H550 MGM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,047 mi
Last recorded134,047 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 MGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 134,047 miles

Front alternator belt loose

Pass 11 Sep 2024 134,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 134,028 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 134,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,883 miles

Central Rear Differential corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded, has been repaired but corrosion coming through/under repair

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes that run under vehicle corroded but covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, has been repaired but corrosion coming through/under repair

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Has been repaired but corrosion coming through/under repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,781 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 133,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 133,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,265 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 133,181 miles

brake pipes under floor slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 133,076 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 133,076 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 132,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 132,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 132,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 132,611 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 132,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 121,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 116,186 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 116,131 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2006 110,381 miles

Number plate (front) damaged, but is stilll readable.

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

Wipers smear slightly.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 103,357 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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H550 MGM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H550 MGM, 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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H550 MGM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1991.

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