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H917 NRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,887 mi
Last recorded92,887 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 NRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 92,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 92,364 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 90,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 89,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,835 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 89,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,982 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,915 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake servo corroded

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush worn

nearside track rod dust cover deteriorated

steering rack leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,915 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,685 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 88,685 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,476 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,153 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,571 miles

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 87,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,176 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 86,847 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,847 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 86,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 84,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 82,422 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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H917 NRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H917 NRD, 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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H917 NRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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