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D3 RMH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,196 mi
Last recorded44,196 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 RMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 44,196 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 43,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,040 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 42,039 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 41,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 41,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 40,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 39,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,232 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking to tread surfaces.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres have surface cracks to tread

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,442 miles

Nearside and Offside front and rear tyres have cracks to tread surface.

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,442 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside and Offside front and rear tyres have cracks to tread surface.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Washer bottle leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,487 miles

Battery insecure

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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D3 RMH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D3 RMH, 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 D3 RMH registered?

D3 RMH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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