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HXZ 682

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,686 mi
Last recorded131,686 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 682
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 131,686 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

vehicle is modified

Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,278 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

this vehicle is havley modified

this vehicle just met m o t standard

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,427 miles

this vehicle is modified just meets m o t standers

Pass 22 May 2023 119,768 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 119,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 112,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside rear hose to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion fuel pipe front to rear

Fail 17 May 2022 112,997 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside rear hose to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion fuel pipe front to rear

Pass 4 May 2021 112,548 miles

Bad cracks to all 4 tyres, tread area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 112,548 miles

Bad cracks to all 4 tyres, tread area

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 112,280 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 112,280 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 112,034 miles

LED sidelights fitted, not required.

Nearside Front Corrosion to sill.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Previous body repair to nearside/offside rear outer sills.

Rear Eye-level brake light flashes initially.

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes.

Surface corrosion to all four brake pipes.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 111,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear outer sill corroded (double skinned)

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 110,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam not lifting (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam not lifting (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear outer sill corroded (double skinned)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,035 miles

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

adv offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

adv slight leak to offside front shockabsorber

Fail 25 Jun 2015 110,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

adv offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

adv slight leak to offside front shockabsorber

Pass 21 Mar 2013 109,596 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,298 miles

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

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

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

offside rear section of the sill has corroded (not yet holed) within 30cm of the seat belt mount

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,326 miles

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

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2008 107,675 miles

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 28 Oct 2008 107,675 miles

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 27 Oct 2007 106,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 103,532 miles

front and rear suspension springs rusting

surface rust appearing on outer rear sills, floor and suspension

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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HXZ 682 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HXZ 682, 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 HXZ 682 registered?

HXZ 682 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for HXZ 682 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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