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H913 XRA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,071 mi
Last recorded145,071 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH913 XRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 145,071 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 145,054 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 144,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 144,856 miles

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))

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Fail 22 Apr 2024 144,835 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2023 144,535 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 144,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill iner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 144,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 143,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,762 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 140,888 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 140,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 139,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 139,816 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 137,875 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 137,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 136,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 135,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 132,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 131,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 130,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 129,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 128,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 128,104 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 127,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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H913 XRA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H913 XRA, 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 H913 XRA registered?

H913 XRA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 1991.

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