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H805 EFT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH805 EFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,015 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 58,824 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,624 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 58,506 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,172 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,157 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 57,426 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,141 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,262 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,796 miles

o/s and n/s sill panels and lower front wings corroded

battery insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,433 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,584 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,569 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,616 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,055 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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H805 EFT 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 87%.

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 H805 EFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H805 EFT registered?

H805 EFT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 1991.

Is H805 EFT safe to buy?

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