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C6 OBS

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,122 mi
Last recorded138,122 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 OBS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 138,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 133,180 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 129,290 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 125,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 120,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,396 miles

sills floor chassi in good order to keep same wax oil to keep good condition

Pass 22 Aug 2009 88,742 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning wax oilng throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and protect it

Pass 11 Aug 2008 86,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,963 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 83,886 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 83,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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C6 OBS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C6 OBS, 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 C6 OBS registered?

C6 OBS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is C6 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 OBS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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