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H938 RHB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,811 mi
Last recorded185,811 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 RHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 185,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 184,960 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 184,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 183,312 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 182,660 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 181,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 180,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 178,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 177,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 176,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 175,006 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 174,492 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted

o/s rear closing sill panel slight corrosion

steering rack damp with oil possible small leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 173,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to offside rear closing sill panel

slight movement in nearside rear brake pad

slight play in nearside front wheel possible steering component

Pass 2 Jan 2013 173,302 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 172,704 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 170,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 169,648 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 167,380 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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H938 RHB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H938 RHB, 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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H938 RHB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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