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H122 RSX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 RSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 100,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front / rear and upper / lower (2.4.G.1)

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

battery security

both rear chassis rails corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion at fuel pipes

offside rear outer sill section previously repaired / painted

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,747 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery not secure

front number plate plynth cracked

tyre pressures under inflated

Fail 11 Sep 2009 89,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,322 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT CORROSION AT O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE AT FLEXI TEE PIECE.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,558 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 69,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2006 62,509 miles

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

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 RSX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H122 RSX, 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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H122 RSX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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