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H229 PRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,871 mi
Last recorded157,871 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 157,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 154,375 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 154,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 151,122 miles

front pads and discs starting to wear low

o/s outer sill prescribed areas starting to rot

o/s rear and both front coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear pads starting to wear low

slight fluid leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Fail 16 Apr 2008 151,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 138,433 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2005 124,547 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 124,547 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres wearing thin

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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H229 PRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H229 PRD, 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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What year was H229 PRD registered?

H229 PRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H229 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H229 PRD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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