MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r inner cv gaitor split
n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate
oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 MTR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 B5 MTR, 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 B5 MTR registered?
B5 MTR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is B5 MTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for B5 MTR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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