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H167 JLD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,259 mi
Last recorded161,259 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH167 JLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 161,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer door sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush part worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,241 miles

nearside steering rack gaitor and top ball joint boots perished

offside rear inner sill rusted through out of prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2015 133,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 133,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 132,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,582 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 123,754 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 119,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 115,732 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 115,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 110,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,192 miles

alternator lower fixing bolts missing

both rear tyres just on legal limit

offside and nearside front shock absorber dust covers split

water pump leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2008 100,567 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 99,918 miles

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

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

advise front brake check

Pass 22 Dec 2006 99,918 miles

advise front brake check

Pass 9 Nov 2005 96,730 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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H167 JLD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H167 JLD, 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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H167 JLD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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