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H930 XYP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,846 mi
Last recorded108,846 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH930 XYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,846 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 108,060 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,244 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,004 miles

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 Borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Slight general corrosion underside

Fail 20 Jun 2018 98,003 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Slight general corrosion underside

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in and out of rear distribution block (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 90,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 85,980 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,206 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 80,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front suspension components slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 73,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,738 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 65,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,877 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 62,877 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,849 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,253 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 21 May 2007 60,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2006 58,876 miles

rear fog lights obscure rear number plate,n/s outer sill rusty,rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 20 Mar 2006 58,753 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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H930 XYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H930 XYP, 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 H930 XYP registered?

H930 XYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1991.

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