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H657 DFG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,984 mi
Last recorded15,984 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 DFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 15,984 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 15,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 14,839 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 14,834 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 14,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 14,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 14,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,490 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 14,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 14,171 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 14,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,010 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 13,636 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 13,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,529 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split away

Pass 6 May 2008 13,084 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,867 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 12,411 miles

noise from o/s/r shock aera ?

Pass 11 May 2005 10,812 miles

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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H657 DFG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 H657 DFG, 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 H657 DFG registered?

H657 DFG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H657 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H657 DFG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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