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H860 WWP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,391 mi
Last recorded182,391 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH860 WWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 182,391 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides corroded and have been painted in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of inner sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides corroded and have been painted in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 182,374 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested OSF Brake pipe failed during test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Failed during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides corroded and have been painted in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of inner sill / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides corroded and have been painted in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 181,327 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Uppers and lowers corroded / rusty. Have been painted in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms rusty / corroded. Have been painted in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 181,235 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor adjacent to sub frame rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Uppers and lowers corroded / rusty. Have been painted in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms rusty / corroded. Have been painted in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 180,207 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch , not with 300mm of mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very close to limit and smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears at main mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 180,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor / jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch , not with 300mm of mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very close to limit and smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears at main mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 179,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides corroded at mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 179,135 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail / strengthening rail on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower both sides corroded at mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 175,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad close to limit, significantly more worn than the rest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms at mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 175,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Mounting bracket corroded , lower drop link no longer attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad close to limit, significantly more worn than the rest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms at mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,996 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms at main mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 168,658 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake low effort N/S

Pass 24 Apr 2018 165,249 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

suspension components and brake pipes have been painted.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 165,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

suspension components and brake pipes have been painted.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 161,124 miles

All suspension components have been painted / wax oyled

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides upper (2.4.G.2)

Metal brake pipes have been painted / treated. Unable to check condition

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 157,597 miles

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

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

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

Suspension components are corroded throughout

Pass 16 Apr 2015 154,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension components are corroded throughout

Pass 4 Apr 2014 151,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 148,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside chassis section has damage to the underside from front to rear

offside chassis section has damage to the underside from front to rear

Fail 16 Apr 2013 148,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside chassis section has damage to the underside from front to rear

offside chassis section has damage to the underside from front to rear

Pass 24 Apr 2012 146,252 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Apr 2011 140,580 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 140,580 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,127 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 132,220 miles

underside has surface corrosion/rust

Pass 7 Apr 2008 128,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 108,426 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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H860 WWP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 H860 WWP, 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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H860 WWP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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