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H118 EHG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,516 mi
Last recorded73,516 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH118 EHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 71,864 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,108 miles

corosion on outer sills at previous repair

fr to rear brake pipes coroded

general corosion starting in areas underneath

n/s fr ,o/s fr.n/s r tyres all worn on edges

n/s fr side light out /repaired

Pass 12 May 2011 67,131 miles

o/s r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 140,445 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 77,378 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

adv rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,378 miles

adv rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2008 151,241 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 151,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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H118 EHG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H118 EHG, 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 H118 EHG registered?

H118 EHG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H118 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H118 EHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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