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H59 GNF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,949 mi
Last recorded110,949 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH59 GNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 110,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,889 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,877 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 110,872 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,587 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 110,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2019 110,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2016 110,227 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,601 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 107,485 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 104,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,263 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 97,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake effort lower at rear nearside park & service.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake effort lower at rear nearside park & service.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 93,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 87,559 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2007 81,541 miles

Perishing on rear axle rubbers/bushes

Slight perishing on tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H59 GNF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H59 GNF, 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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H59 GNF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1991.

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