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H829 EEU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,280 mi
Last recorded232,280 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 EEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 232,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 232,265 miles

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 16 Aug 2019 232,223 miles

Nearside mirror missing

hi line stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2018 232,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 232,173 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 232,116 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 232,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2014 232,104 miles

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

brake pipes heavily coated in grease

nearside headlamp aim poor

nearside rear light unit damaged

slight play front suspension

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 199,492 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 199,264 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 172,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

track rod end and ball joint rubber boots split

Fail 4 Aug 2008 172,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

track rod end and ball joint rubber boots split

Pass 20 Jun 2007 169,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 154,858 miles

centre stop lamp not working

offside front tyre @ 2mm † †both front tyres perished † †tyre size = 185/60x14 ('H' rated)

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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H829 EEU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H829 EEU, 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 H829 EEU registered?

H829 EEU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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