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H13 SYL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 SYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 145,613 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Due to corrosion on lower part of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Due to corrosion on lower part of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 144,768 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Due to corrosion on lower part of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Due to corrosion on lower part of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,905 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 141,514 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 141,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower edge of wing deteriorated/insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 136,681 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower edge of wing deteriorated/insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 127,948 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 112,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,414 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 110,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 109,210 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 108,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,647 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 101,870 miles

corrosion within 30cm of the o/s/r seat belt mounts is a borderline pass

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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H13 SYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H13 SYL, 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 H13 SYL registered?

H13 SYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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