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H259 POH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,491 mi
Last recorded138,491 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH259 POH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 138,491 miles

Brakes ; both front brake discs slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes / imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; rear brake pipe corroded

Note ; well under sealed , some areas of corrosion

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 7 Mar 2013 133,206 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance on parking brake , o/s lower

Brakes ; Parking brake lever gripper requires attention

Brakes ; Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Brakes ; both front discs slightly restricted rotation

Rear number plate characters slightly smaller than standard

well undersealled

Fail 7 Mar 2013 133,206 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance on parking brake , o/s lower

Brakes ; Parking brake lever gripper requires attention

Brakes ; Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Brakes ; both front discs slightly restricted rotation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate characters slightly smaller than standard

well undersealled

Pass 4 May 2011 128,511 miles

20 spots opf corrosion see block plan

Pass 15 Jul 2009 113,580 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 13 Jul 2009 11,528 miles

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

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 110,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 103,249 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 103,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,130 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 94,127 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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H259 POH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H259 POH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H259 POH registered?

H259 POH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H259 POH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H259 POH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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