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C12 DOR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,329 mi
Last recorded114,329 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 DOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 114,329 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 114,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 98,278 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 98,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 93,646 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,646 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 89,712 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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C12 DOR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C12 DOR, 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 C12 DOR registered?

C12 DOR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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