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H12 BOC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,351 mi
Last recorded218,351 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 218,351 miles

Offside Front seat damage

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body rust

Pass 11 May 2017 216,897 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

coil spring corroded offside rear and nearside and offside fronts (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside and offside centre chassis rails

nearside and offside front lower shock rubber bushes deteriorating

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating

rusting to front and rear suspension components

Fail 3 May 2017 216,877 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rears (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside rear and nearside and offside fronts (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside and offside centre chassis rails

nearside and offside front lower shock rubber bushes deteriorating

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating

rusting to front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 213,842 miles

all front and rear suspension bushes and rubber boots showing signs of deteriorating

general condition represents age and milage of vehicle

nearside and offside rear discs rusting

oil leak

rusting to front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 May 2015 210,300 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

body damage

general condition represents age of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2015 210,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

body damage

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2014 207,192 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

general condition

Pass 10 Jun 2013 204,988 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

general condition represents age of vechile

Pass 1 Jun 2012 201,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 197,700 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 197,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 190,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 182,782 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 182,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 182,313 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 181,842 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 181,808 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 174,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 155,879 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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H12 BOC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H12 BOC, 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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H12 BOC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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