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H776 JAF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,241 mi
Last recorded127,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH776 JAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 127,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,788 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,582 miles

Front both tyres worn on edge

Fail 1 Feb 2024 125,582 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front both tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Aug 2022 123,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,416 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 123,416 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 121,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,358 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,047 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 116,047 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 108,345 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 104,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 104,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 102,532 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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H776 JAF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 H776 JAF, 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 H776 JAF registered?

H776 JAF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H776 JAF safe to buy?

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