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H834 HLC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH834 HLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 131,869 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 131,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose outer covering loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 130,567 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,896 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal anti slip is worn

corrosion to underbody

Fail 26 Mar 2024 128,845 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal anti slip is worn

corrosion to underbody

Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,726 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 126,665 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,088 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth plus clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 23 Mar 2022 124,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth plus clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 Mar 2021 121,008 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth plus clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth plus clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Mar 2020 118,794 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 25 Mar 2020 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

hazard switch is loose in housing

Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,758 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

hazard switch is loose in housing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to underbody

hazard switch is loose in housing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 102,359 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,034 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underbody components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,648 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 31 Mar 2011 77,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 65,754 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,556 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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H834 HLC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H834 HLC, 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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H834 HLC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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