MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,392 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S/R inner wheel arch holed & corroded but not structual or within a prescribed area
Rear tyres cracking,wearing unevenly & getting low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
N/S/R inner wheel arch holed & corroded but not structual or within a prescribed area
Rear tyres cracking,wearing unevenly & getting low
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear subframes corroded rear antiroll bar corroded and bushes perished surface corrosion to underbody various oil leaks damage to alloy rims dents and scratches to various body panels
nearside rear tyre worn on edges front pads low offside rear tyre cracking slightly and worn on edges puncture not repairable offside front tyre cracking badlyand worn on edges
slight play in both track rod ends exhaust heat shield ratling slightly corosion to other brake pipes surface corrosion to exhaust nearside front shock absorber weak
various steering and suspension bushes perishing coil springs corroded signs of fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder engine under tray fitted
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
front and rear subframes corroded rear antiroll bar corroded and bushes perished surface corrosion to underbody various oil leaks damage to alloy rims dents and scratches to various body panels
nearside rear tyre worn on edges front pads low offside rear tyre cracking slightly and worn on edges puncture not repairable offside front tyre cracking badlyand worn on edges
slight play in both track rod ends exhaust heat shield ratling slightly corosion to other brake pipes surface corrosion to exhaust nearside front shock absorber weak
various steering and suspension bushes perishing coil springs corroded signs of fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder engine under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H242 GBY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 H242 GBY, 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 H242 GBY registered?
H242 GBY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1991.
Is H242 GBY safe to buy?
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