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H236 PBR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 PBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 115,218 miles

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 110,995 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing loose (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 110,995 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing loose (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 110,280 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing at sill mount point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside unable to carry out inspection of outer sill repair as it is painted and undersealed

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,109 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 21 Apr 2017 110,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,762 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel pipes undersealed rusty in places

non standard exhaust fitted

underbody corossion floor and sills underneath patrs rusty and undersealed

Fail 29 Apr 2015 100,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes undersealed rusty in places

non standard exhaust fitted

underbody corossion floor and sills underneath patrs rusty and undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2014 109,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

undersealed

Fail 25 Nov 2013 107,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,790 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 106,770 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 104,335 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 104,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,431 miles

un-able to fully inspect the condition of underside front to rear brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,872 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,568 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 92,552 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 42,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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H236 PBR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H236 PBR, 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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H236 PBR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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