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H721 KPE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,012 mi
Last recorded35,012 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH721 KPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 35,012 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 34,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2024 32,902 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 31,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 29,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 28,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,011 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,983 miles

All brake discs are rusting

Suspension arms are all rusting

Fail 8 Apr 2015 19,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake discs are rusting

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Suspension arms are all rusting

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,950 miles

All four brake discs have some surface corrosion.

Front tyres are cracking through age, suggest new front tyres soon,

Suspension arms are all rusting.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,917 miles

both front tyres heavilly perished

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Apr 2013 19,917 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres heavilly perished

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,830 miles

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

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

Rear discs have some corrosion.

All 4 tyres are cracking badly between tread blocks.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 19,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery is insecure.

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

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

Rear discs have some corrosion.

All 4 tyres are cracking badly between tread blocks.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,596 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,345 miles

All brake discs have some surface corrosion.

All tyres are cracking slightly.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 19,000 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 12 Apr 2008 18,561 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing and various small cuts.

offside front shock asorber slightly damp with oil.

Pass 7 Apr 2007 18,360 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 18,209 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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H721 KPE 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 87%.

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 H721 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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What year was H721 KPE registered?

H721 KPE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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