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H791 HTM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH791 HTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 132,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL CORROSION

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 130,037 miles

under body sealed

Pass 16 Feb 2019 129,772 miles

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

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

offside lower sill has slight corrosion

under body sealed

Pass 9 Feb 2018 127,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 123,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,885 miles

front pads worn

nearside rear inner wing corroded

offside floor to sill corroded

offside front floor to sill corroded

offside rear arch to sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 23 Oct 2015 122,873 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

front pads worn

nearside rear inner wing corroded

offside floor to sill corroded

offside front floor to sill corroded

offside rear arch to sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 27 Oct 2014 121,897 miles

Nearside & offside front inner wings rusty

Nearside & offside rear inner wings rusty

Nearside rear tyre near limit

Offside front floor rusty

Offside front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside front tyre near limit & sidewall perished

Offside rear tyre near limit

Offside rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2014 121,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside & offside front inner wings rusty

Nearside & offside rear inner wings rusty

Nearside rear tyre near limit

Offside front floor rusty

Offside front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside front tyre near limit & sidewall perished

Offside rear tyre near limit

Offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,202 miles

Nearside & offside rear inner wings rusty

Offside floor to sill rusty

Offside front floor rusty

Offside rear outer sill rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2013 119,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside & offside rear inner wings rusty

Offside floor to sill rusty

Offside front floor rusty

Offside rear outer sill rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 115,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 111,905 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 108,405 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 108,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 101,619 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front pad 75 % worn

Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 84,762 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 84,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H791 HTM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H791 HTM, 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 H791 HTM registered?

H791 HTM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H791 HTM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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