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H701 KDY

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,054 mi
Last recorded120,054 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 120,054 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 115,957 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs pitted due to vehicle unused

front and rear suspension lowered

osf and nsf wings damaged

osf wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,945 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 115,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 114,157 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

suspension seems firm which may be associated with springs/shock absorbers fotted

Pass 9 Nov 2006 103,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

INCORRECT FOG LAMP FITTED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

STEERING LOCK LOOSE BUT NOT AFFECTING STEERING

Fail 6 Nov 2006 103,698 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

INCORRECT FOG LAMP FITTED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

STEERING LOCK LOOSE BUT NOT AFFECTING STEERING

Pass 6 Apr 2006 101,368 miles

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

corrosion rear discs

Fail 25 Mar 2006 101,331 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion rear discs

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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H701 KDY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H701 KDY, 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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H701 KDY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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