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H550 UAA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,942 mi
Last recorded101,942 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 UAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,942 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,280 miles

Central Rear Inner 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))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 98,509 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 98,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 92,747 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 91,349 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 91,345 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,997 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,937 miles

both upper balljoint and track rod end dust covers deteriorating

corrosion offside sill

rear cross axle brake pipe corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2017 90,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both upper balljoint and track rod end dust covers deteriorating

corrosion offside sill

rear cross axle brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,751 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 90,742 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,527 miles

offside rear inner arch corroded and holed

Fail 4 Apr 2014 88,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear inner arch corroded and holed

Pass 3 Mar 2013 86,783 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 86,459 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 86,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,216 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 86,216 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 85,672 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,046 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 75,845 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 71,813 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 71,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 UAA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H550 UAA, 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 H550 UAA registered?

H550 UAA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 1991.

Is H550 UAA safe to buy?

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