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H747 AMT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,367 mi
Last recorded60,367 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH747 AMT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 60,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 56,670 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake performance slightly poor

Offside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Fail 4 Apr 2025 56,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake performance slightly poor

Offside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Pass 12 Apr 2024 54,889 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 54,889 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 52,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,197 miles

Front Brake discs deteriorated / corroded

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor

Fail 12 Apr 2022 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Battery poorly secured

Front Brake discs deteriorated / corroded

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor

Rear Brake discs deteriorated / corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 45,969 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Offside Head lamp beam pattern poor

Fail 14 May 2019 45,969 miles

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

Front Number plate damaged

Offside Head lamp beam pattern poor

Pass 3 May 2018 37,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 33,515 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,836 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 32,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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H747 AMT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H747 AMT, 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 H747 AMT registered?

H747 AMT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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