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H825 FKR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,426 mi
Last recorded145,426 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH825 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 145,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Bush clamp bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2025 142,049 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 141,705 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements location (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear mounting welding not finished (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under-body damaged were the car has been lowered

under-body corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,102 miles

Nearside Rear outer door sill is corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2024 135,107 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer door sill is corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,604 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,701 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s & o/s from perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle poor condition front to back

Fail 31 Jan 2022 129,699 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

underside in general poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2022 129,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

underside in general poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,442 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corner corroded & holed

offside front floor corroded & holed

offside rear inner sill corner corroded & holed

Pass 12 Dec 2013 126,685 miles

front of front to rear fuel pipe corrodoing

offside front brake pipe corrosion just acceptable

offside front chassis leg corroding

rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 122,591 miles

front of offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 14 Dec 2012 122,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front of offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,530 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 114,530 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,170 miles

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

offside front floor corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 110,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

offside front floor corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,605 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 105,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,204 miles

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 96,204 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pedal rubber split slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 87,719 miles

Brake pedal rubber has a split down the side

Hand brake come`s slightly high

N/S/F tyre has side wall damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 72,573 miles

serface corrosion offside outer sill

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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H825 FKR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H825 FKR, 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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H825 FKR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1991.

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