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MAZ 1991

1991 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 1991
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 66,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,332 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 64,297 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 64,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,806 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,947 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 61,744 miles

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2008 61,422 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 61,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 60,290 miles

front after market flexi hoses aren't a very good fit

Fail 4 May 2006 60,290 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in steering arms

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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MAZ 1991 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MAZ 1991, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAZ 1991 registered?

MAZ 1991 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is MAZ 1991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 1991 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAZ 1991 have outstanding finance?

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