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H864 MEY

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,305 mi
Last recorded109,305 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH864 MEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 109,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 108,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,764 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,578 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,577 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high Smoke Level (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,830 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 104,816 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 104,174 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,310 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,870 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 72,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2006 63,304 miles

front number plate peeling in bottom right corner, still visable.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 55,397 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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H864 MEY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 H864 MEY, 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 H864 MEY registered?

H864 MEY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 1991.

Is H864 MEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H864 MEY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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