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H781 TEP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,797 mi
Last recorded128,797 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH781 TEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 128,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 126,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,867 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 123,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,651 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,976 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,976 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 119,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 119,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge , and perished in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge and perished in tread

alternator drive belt squealing / slipping

Fail 21 Jun 2016 119,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge , and perished in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge and perished in tread

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

alternator drive belt squealing / slipping

Pass 18 Jun 2015 119,756 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 119,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 119,574 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 119,574 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,779 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 118,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 117,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 117,581 miles

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,719 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 114,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,966 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 6 Feb 2008 112,419 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 112,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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Pass 8 Feb 2007 107,616 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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H781 TEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H781 TEP, 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 H781 TEP registered?

H781 TEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H781 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H781 TEP shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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