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H738 POH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 POH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 99,560 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 149,212 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear cracking and perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 148,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 147,461 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 147,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 146,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 143,926 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 142,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 140,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,861 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 136,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 134,229 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 132,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 130,911 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 130,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 129,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 128,240 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 126,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 124,228 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 13 Oct 2006 121,513 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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H738 POH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 H738 POH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H738 POH registered?

H738 POH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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