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H787 FEJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,058 mi
Last recorded47,058 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH787 FEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 47,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 47,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 47,050 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 47,050 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 47,046 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,279 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 41,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,173 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 40,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 39,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 38,134 miles

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

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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H787 FEJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H787 FEJ, 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 H787 FEJ registered?

H787 FEJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 1991.

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