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H812 DMX

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

285,996 mi
Last recorded285,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH812 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 285,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 277,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 269,465 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 261,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 253,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 246,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 236,056 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 226,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 217,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer

Pass 25 May 2016 205,106 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 192,977 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 180,032 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 165,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2012 153,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 142,161 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 129,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 118,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 107,406 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 107,402 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 94,240 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 94,223 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2006 81,860 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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H812 DMX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H812 DMX, 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

How do I check the history of H812 DMX?

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What year was H812 DMX registered?

H812 DMX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H812 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H812 DMX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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