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H873 BJS

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

191,395 mi
Last recorded191,395 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH873 BJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 191,395 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 188,791 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 185,996 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 185,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 184,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 184,499 miles

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

Rear subframe and suspension components have mild corrosion

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 184,177 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All Four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 184,177 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All Four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 183,818 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 183,818 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 183,254 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 182,958 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 182,775 miles

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

O/s outer sill corroded at front end. Corrosion to o/s chassis beneath drivers seat area

Pass 18 Dec 2013 180,925 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 180,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 178,264 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 175,233 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 175,233 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2010 167,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 163,993 miles

Incorrect wattage bulbs fitted to front position lamps(too bright).

Fail 12 Nov 2009 163,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Incorrect wattage bulbs fitted to front position lamps(too bright).

Pass 15 Nov 2008 154,934 miles

Front and rear pads low

Oil leak on engine

Play in steering rack

Smoke from exhaust at idle

Fail 15 Nov 2008 154,934 miles

Front and rear pads low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak on engine

Play in steering rack

Smoke from exhaust at idle

Pass 24 Sep 2007 138,875 miles

as per vt32 issued 15.24 † 21/09/2007

Fail 24 Sep 2007 138,875 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

as per vt32 issued 15.24 † 21/09/2007

Fail 21 Sep 2007 138,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

f/suspension units & x-member corroded

front & rear brake discs deteriated

rear suspension units,x-member & mount areas corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 125,159 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 BJS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H873 BJS, 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 BJS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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