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TAZ 1385

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,848 mi
Last recorded155,848 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 1385
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 155,848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 150,406 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 147,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 145,713 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 144,486 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 144,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 144,023 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 143,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 140,227 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 139,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 139,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 133,251 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish.

Front wiper blades poor.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 129,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F slight brake bind.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 129,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F slight brake bind.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,308 miles

aims slightly dim

n/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r rim slightly damaged

oil leaks

swivel boots perished

Fail 13 Feb 2012 126,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

aims slightly dim

n/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r rim slightly damaged

oil leaks

swivel boots perished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 120,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 112,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 99,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,445 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 84,107 miles

OSF & OSR brake discs have rust to braking surfaces

Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,666 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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TAZ 1385 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TAZ 1385, 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 TAZ 1385 registered?

TAZ 1385 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is TAZ 1385 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 1385 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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