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H167 LNA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,830 mi
Last recorded129,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH167 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 129,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front windscreen washer pipe leaking

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

passenger window inop

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2014 129,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

passenger window inop

Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,906 miles

Oil leak

cuts to nearside front tyre

damage to both rear chassis rails

uneven pad wear offside rear + low 4mm approx + slight bind

Fail 11 Apr 2012 122,715 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch worn

corrosion to nearside lower sill & lower " B " post

damage to both rear chassis members

Pass 11 Apr 2012 122,715 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch worn

corrosion to nearside lower sill & lower " B " post

damage to both rear chassis members

Pass 25 Mar 2011 120,577 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 120,449 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Advise.oil leak.general underbody corrosion.n\s\f upper ball joint cover split.n\s\r caliper corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 117,025 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 117,021 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear caliper damp

Pass 21 May 2009 115,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 112,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 110,141 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 107,176 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 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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