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H891 KDY

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,429 mi
Last recorded232,429 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH891 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 232,429 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 228,958 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 228,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 227,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 227,722 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 223,112 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 223,111 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 218,194 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 218,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 218,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 212,400 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 200,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 187,123 miles

both rear tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 17 Nov 2015 173,926 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 173,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 149,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front innr chassis rails have slight corrosion within prescribed areas

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 7 Nov 2014 149,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front innr chassis rails have slight corrosion within prescribed areas

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2013 125,757 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 106,747 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,335 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front indicator and side lamp damaged

nearside front tyre perishing, tread depth at 3mm

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,674 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

front reg plate damaged

nearside front indicator lens damaged

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre split & perished

Fail 29 Jun 2010 94,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

front reg plate damaged

nearside front indicator lens damaged

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre split & perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,141 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 83,141 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 74,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 72,840 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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H891 KDY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H891 KDY, 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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H891 KDY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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