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H5 MXH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,936 mi
Last recorded111,936 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 MXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 111,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,802 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 108,698 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 108,682 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,700 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))

front suspension arms corroding.

rear suspension arms and subframe corroding.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 104,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive part of inner sills floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,507 miles

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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of inner sills floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,568 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have corrosion. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear have slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)

engine under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,566 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have corrosion. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear have slight corrosion. (3.5.1i)

engine under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

nearside mirror cannot be secured to allow rear view of road.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,976 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

slight scratch mark on windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,114 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

slight scratch mark on windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,427 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 93,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 May 2010 90,835 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 25 May 2010 90,834 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,181 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,560 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 85,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

unable to inspect brake pads

Pass 29 May 2007 80,782 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

unable to see brake pads

Fail 29 May 2007 80,782 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

unable to see brake pads

Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,713 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MXH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 H5 MXH, 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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H5 MXH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 1991.

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