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H873 BGN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,605 mi
Last recorded14,605 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH873 BGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 14,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 14,066 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 14,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.9 (8.2.1.2 (b))

front brake imbalance n/s lower

n/s front tyre badly worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2019 14,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.9 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake imbalance n/s lower

n/s front tyre badly worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 20 May 2019 13,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 11,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 10,336 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 8,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 8,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,604 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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H873 BGN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H873 BGN, 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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H873 BGN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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