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H108 EGB

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

247,620 mi
Last recorded247,620 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH108 EGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 247,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 31 Aug 2013 243,771 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 243,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2011 239,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 239,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 238,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 238,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 234,710 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 227,966 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 219,333 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 219,333 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 212,418 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 212,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 May 2005 200,051 miles

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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H108 EGB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H108 EGB, 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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H108 EGB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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