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MXI 4991

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,074 mi
Last recorded46,074 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 4991
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 46,074 miles

Rear brake discs pads +handbrake cables fitted new

Fail 10 May 2025 46,074 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs pads +handbrake cables fitted new

Pass 13 Apr 2024 45,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 May 2023 44,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to front suspension

corrosion too nearside rear and offside front outer sills

Fail 26 Apr 2023 44,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front suspension

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion too nearside rear and offside front outer sills

Pass 5 May 2022 43,605 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both outer sills rusty

corrosion to underside

underside covered in undersill

Fail 5 May 2022 43,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both outer sills rusty

corrosion to underside

underside covered in undersill

Pass 19 Sep 2020 42,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front floors rusty

slight imbalance on rear brakes

under side covered in under sill

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing in sidewalls & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing in sidewalls & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing in sidewalls & treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front & rear suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,091 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 41,087 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,339 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,878 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,875 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven low efforts n/s/r (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,993 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 38,964 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,819 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,172 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to the minimum lim it on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,864 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,733 miles

surface rust on disc rear faces slight run out on n/s/f disc

Pass 7 Oct 2005 32,855 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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MXI 4991 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MXI 4991, 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 MXI 4991 registered?

MXI 4991 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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