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H703 KPE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,785 mi
Last recorded175,785 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 KPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 175,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 174,774 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 174,764 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 173,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 173,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 172,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 172,281 miles

Front No. plate in poor condition.

Oil leaks.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 172,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front No. plate in poor condition.

Oil leaks.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 171,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 171,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 171,232 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Very distorted, no effect on car in RBT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear no. plate lights dim

Fail 11 Sep 2019 171,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Very distorted, no effect on car in RBT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear no. plate lights dim

Pass 10 Aug 2018 169,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 168,481 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Both Wheel Arches Slight Corrosion

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2017 168,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Both Tyres Bald Outer Edges 205 50 15 89V Reinforced Toyo

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit On 3mm & Very Low Both Edges 205 50 15 89V Reinforced Toyo

Offside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Linit On 3mm & Very Low Both Edges 205 50 15 89V Reinforced Toyo

Oil Leak

Rear Both Wheel Arches Slight Corrosion

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2016 163,460 miles

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

Nearside Front side light dim

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Aug 2015 158,057 miles

Both Rear Number Plate Lamps Faded

Exhaust Rear Box Fouling Bumper

Exhaust Sounds Noisey But No Obvious Cause Or Effect On Emissions

Nearside Front Washer Jet Not Working But Offside Provides Enough Water

Offside Rear Wheel Has A Slight Buckle On Inner Edge

Some Exhaust Rubbers Deteriorated

Some Minor Damage To Under Floor

Fail 4 Jun 2015 157,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 149,685 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013

Both front tyres perished

Exhurst corrded

Heavy oil leaks

Rear discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2012 132,809 miles

slight play in o/s rack arm...vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 May 2011 123,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 115,603 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 12 May 2009 105,019 miles

exhaust corroded .baffle sounds abit noisey

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,818 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 104,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 99,614 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 99,614 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2006 92,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 92,958 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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H703 KPE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H703 KPE, 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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H703 KPE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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