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H233 NJT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,110 mi
Last recorded100,110 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH233 NJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,867 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,329 miles

Brake pipes have been under-sealed, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,329 miles

Brake pipes have been under-sealed, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

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

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 17 Jun 2011 92,988 miles

Accident damage to nearside front and rear

N/S/F indicator lense missing

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Accident damage to nearside front and rear

N/S/F indicator lense missing

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,247 miles

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

near side door and body has damage

near side front indicator lens broken

Fail 24 May 2010 76,785 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

near side door and body has damage

near side front indicator lens broken

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,685 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,404 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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H233 NJT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H233 NJT, 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 H233 NJT registered?

H233 NJT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H233 NJT safe to buy?

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