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H239 KVU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,721 mi
Last recorded138,721 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH239 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 138,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 137,297 miles

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

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers not parking

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)

Offside Rear outer sill area corroded and weak

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 137,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers not parking

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)

Offside Rear outer sill area corroded and weak

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 136,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r outer sill area corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 136,946 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r outer sill area corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 135,236 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

high level sop light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2013 135,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

high level sop light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2012 133,392 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front no plate slight damage

rear pads look low

Fail 20 Sep 2012 133,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front no plate slight damage

rear pads look low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 129,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension weak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 124,415 miles

high level stop lamp not working

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,556 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 119,459 miles

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

slight damage n/s/ floor

Pass 16 Sep 2008 114,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 108,013 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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H239 KVU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H239 KVU, 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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H239 KVU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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