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D5 PGD

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,189 mi
Last recorded106,189 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 PGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 106,187 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,337 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 104,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,983 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,234 miles

center exhaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 2 May 2012 98,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,144 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of car been undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all discs slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2008 98,096 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake disc showing corrosion due to storage time

cardboard exhaust gasket not really suitable

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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D5 PGD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D5 PGD, 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 D5 PGD registered?

D5 PGD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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