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H691 PNT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH691 PNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,359 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 74,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 74,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 74,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 74,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 74,203 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

grease on brake pipes

surface corrosion on sill to floor

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,192 miles

Brake Pipe Has Surface Corrosion

Front & Rear Subframe Corroded

Surface Corrosion on Sill To Floor

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,121 miles

brake pipes has surface corrosion

front and rear subframe corroded

surface corrosion on sill to floor

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,066 miles

brake pipes has surface corrosion

front and rear subframe has surface corrosion

surface corrosion on sill to floors

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,774 miles

brake pipes has surface corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

surface corrosion on sill to floor

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,606 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 73,606 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,420 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall has cuts in it

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside chassis rail damaged but not excessively weakened

nearside outter sill corroded

offside chassis rail damaged but not excessively weakened

offside outter sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,822 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,994 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,526 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 69,521 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,976 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,178 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 64,171 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H691 PNT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 H691 PNT, 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H691 PNT registered?

H691 PNT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 1990.

Is H691 PNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H691 PNT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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