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H93 CMW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

208,181 mi
Last recorded208,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH93 CMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 208,181 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 208,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 207,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 206,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 205,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 204,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 202,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 200,323 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 197,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 196,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 193,594 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 190,534 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 190,534 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 183,798 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 183,798 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 176,101 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 116,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 171,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

hazard light swictch not secuerly mounted

Fail 13 Nov 2008 171,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

hazard light swictch not secuerly mounted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 162,977 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 162,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all front suspension and steering ball joint boots split

rear suspension components rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2006 159,172 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 401,141 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 401,141 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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H93 CMW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H93 CMW, 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 H93 CMW registered?

H93 CMW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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