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H122 NRE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,784 mi
Last recorded124,784 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 NRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 124,784 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner + outer sill and floor pan corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch showing slight corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 121,936 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 118,366 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 118,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,793 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 114,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,223 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,469 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,185 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,178 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 107,474 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

Pass 1 Jul 2009 106,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2009 106,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking to nearside tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2008 105,625 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracking to nearside tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2007 104,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 104,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 102,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 100,152 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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H122 NRE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H122 NRE, 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 H122 NRE registered?

H122 NRE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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