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H950 JPD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,399 mi
Last recorded139,399 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 JPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 139,399 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 139,208 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 139,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,139 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 139,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 138,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 138,076 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 138,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 137,741 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 197,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 137,425 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 137,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2014 137,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 136,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 136,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 135,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 135,348 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 13 May 2010 135,348 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 13 May 2009 134,845 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 134,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 134,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 113,854 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 133,854 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 132,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 132,994 miles

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

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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H950 JPD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H950 JPD, 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 H950 JPD registered?

H950 JPD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 1991.

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