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H728 HTA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,408 mi
Last recorded130,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH728 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,482 miles

Surface corrosion underside

Pass 9 Jun 2022 122,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 121,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,561 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 119,525 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 119,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 118,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded not structural

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

corrosion to front and underbody and suspension

Fail 9 May 2018 118,932 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded not structural

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

corrosion to front and underbody and suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,474 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

passenger wing mirror loose

Fail 5 Apr 2017 118,473 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

passenger wing mirror loose

Pass 5 May 2016 118,162 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has slight restricted free movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 118,162 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel has slight restricted free movement

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,276 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 117,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 116,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 114,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 114,177 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,552 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2011 110,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 108,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 108,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 104,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 101,587 miles

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2007 101,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 101,366 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 101,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H728 HTA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H728 HTA, 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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H728 HTA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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