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H160 HKN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,458 mi
Last recorded185,458 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH160 HKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 185,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2020 183,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 183,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 178,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 169,070 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bottom sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 169,070 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bottom sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 167,071 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 67,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 165,863 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 165,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 161,407 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 161,407 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 159,295 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 154,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 149,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 143,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 138,679 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 138,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 136,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 135,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 135,664 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 135,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine under sheild fitted not allowing full inspection of steering componants

Pass 17 May 2006 130,757 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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H160 HKN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H160 HKN, 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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H160 HKN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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