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H779 NRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,332 mi
Last recorded174,332 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 NRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 174,332 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 174,332 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 174,332 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 174,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 174,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 176,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 172,076 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 169,550 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Corroded pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 169,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 168,209 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 165,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 163,380 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 163,373 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 161,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 155,124 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body seal cuverd

Fail 28 May 2014 154,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body seal cuverd

Pass 1 Jul 2013 152,696 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 152,696 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2012 151,024 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 151,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 149,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 142,434 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 130,837 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 130,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 118,291 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 106,418 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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H779 NRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H779 NRD, 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 H779 NRD registered?

H779 NRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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