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H679 CDM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,964 mi
Last recorded90,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH679 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 90,964 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 90,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,282 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,798 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal, Unable to assess for corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 88,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

underside of vehicle covered in underseal, unable to fully assess for corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2023 88,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

prescribed areas corroded but not excessively

underside of vehicle covered in underseal, unable to fully assess for corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,226 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody covered in underseal. suspension,axle,subframe and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower arms heavily underseeled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,434 miles

Ball Joint Dust covers Deteriorated

Body has surface corrosion

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust covers Deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,118 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,421 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 83,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,768 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 130,589 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 130,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 120,528 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 110,382 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 110,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H679 CDM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H679 CDM, 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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H679 CDM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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