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H821 MHK

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,477 mi
Last recorded122,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH821 MHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 122,477 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,239 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,148 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,747 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 100,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel near subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner/outer sill and inner wheelarch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Steering juddering (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Corrosion hole in nearside rear inner wheelarch

High level stoplamp not working - disconnected

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspect further corrosion in sill panels

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,899 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 78,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 94,356 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,663 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 931,977 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 93,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

vehicle would benefit from waxoil

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,644 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 90,644 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 89,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 85,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,589 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 80,589 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H821 MHK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H821 MHK, 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 H821 MHK registered?

H821 MHK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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