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H797 HKE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 HKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 117,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,714 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,242 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody and sill corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,809 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,548 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,521 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end-closure (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end-closure (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,560 miles

Central exhaust heat shield severe corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of cat leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central exhaust heat shield severe corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking but cords not exposed

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 108,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also badly cracked (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,080 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 103,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 103,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f brake pipe as failed has very slight leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 99,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,176 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,176 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,159 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,929 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2008 97,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,952 miles

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

offside outersill coroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,025 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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H797 HKE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 H797 HKE, 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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H797 HKE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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