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H610 BGJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

228,675 mi
Last recorded228,675 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH610 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 228,675 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 228,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 226,940 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 226,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 223,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general underside of car is getting a bit corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 223,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer chassis sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis rail cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 223,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside outer corroding.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 223,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 222,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

o/s/r caliper slightly tight

Pass 9 Feb 2010 214,700 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 214,699 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 208,729 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 208,727 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 25 Oct 2007 199,724 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split but clearing the screen

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/R outer sill corroded but NOT holded, within 30cm of seat belt mounting

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Oct 2007 199,724 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split but clearing the screen

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/R outer sill corroded but NOT holded, within 30cm of seat belt mounting

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 192,753 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 192,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 183,048 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 183,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake disks corroding

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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H610 BGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 H610 BGJ, 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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H610 BGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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