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H5 MCR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,372 mi
Last recorded23,372 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 MCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 23,372 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under seal under the car

Fail 30 Apr 2025 23,372 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under seal under the car

Pass 24 Apr 2024 23,252 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,198 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 23,156 miles

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

Underbody & components covered in grease

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,775 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 22,775 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 22,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 22,260 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components surface rust /treated

Pass 6 May 2010 22,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,833 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface rust all front lower wish bones / lower inner sills /floor pans

Pass 8 May 2008 21,750 miles

all flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

suspension parts starting to get corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,699 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension parts starting to get corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,608 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension parts getting corroded

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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H5 MCR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H5 MCR, 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 H5 MCR registered?

H5 MCR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1991.

Is H5 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 MCR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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