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H171 KRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,222 mi
Last recorded169,222 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 KRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 169,222 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 169,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 168,365 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 166,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 163,260 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 161,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2005 161,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills heavily corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside rear flexi-hose slightly twisted

oil leak

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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H171 KRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H171 KRD, 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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H171 KRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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