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H255 BSR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,304 mi
Last recorded87,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 BSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 87,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bottom inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,968 miles

both front wings holed at the bottom

Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,961 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wings holed at the bottom

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,602 miles

Slight corrosion to off side front outer sill panel.

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 21%

Fail 2 Jul 2015 65,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion to off side front outer sill panel.

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 21%

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,769 miles

slight corrosion to off side front brake disc.

slight imbalance of front brakes.21%

Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,769 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to off side front brake disc.

slight imbalance of front brakes.21%

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 63,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

o/s/f floor corroded but not near any load bearing points

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,063 miles

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

both front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

both outer sills tatty with corrosion

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,063 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slight corrosion inner face

both outer sills tatty with corrosion

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,299 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 61,299 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,714 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,710 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,268 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 46,230 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills holed

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,264 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2006 36,294 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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H255 BSR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H255 BSR, 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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H255 BSR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1991.

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