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H166 VKU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,094 mi
Last recorded141,094 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 VKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 141,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,928 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 137,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 134,116 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 134,116 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 131,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 127,042 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 127,042 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 May 2014 122,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 117,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 113,482 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 113,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 110,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 107,796 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 104,807 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 104,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,702 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 99,326 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 99,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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H166 VKU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 H166 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 H166 VKU registered?

H166 VKU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H166 VKU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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