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H139 VKU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,546 mi
Last recorded125,546 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH139 VKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,546 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-body and chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 125,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak from engine/gearbox

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine/gearbox

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2020 125,446 miles

Brake performance not tested due to engine overheating during emission check (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from engine/gearbox

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 125,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

underbody starting to corrode not considered excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower sill has corrosion

park brake only just met brake limit

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has a vulcanising plug

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,340 miles

Brake pipes greased

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 121,040 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Jun 2012 120,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 120,807 miles

foot brake and hand brake have just met requirements

Fail 16 Jun 2011 120,759 miles

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

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 8 Jul 2010 120,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 120,631 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 120,629 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 117,957 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre inner edge close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre inner edge close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 108,255 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 108,255 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 94,447 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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H139 VKU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H139 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H139 VKU registered?

H139 VKU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H139 VKU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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