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H843 LNA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,984 mi
Last recorded145,984 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH843 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 145,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 145,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 143,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 140,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 140,836 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 140,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,372 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 137,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 134,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,960 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 123,960 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 123,798 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 123,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 129,106 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sighns of perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 122,234 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge.

vehicle has been fitted with underbody lighting,the wiring is poorly routed and liable to chafing.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 120,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 120,491 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 120,464 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 118,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 115,040 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 115,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H843 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H843 LNA, 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 H843 LNA registered?

H843 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H843 LNA safe to buy?

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