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H261 HFC

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 HFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,201 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 120,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,666 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,095 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 105,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,705 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 103,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 101,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 97,500 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes coated

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 6 Sep 2007 94,609 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 94,609 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,567 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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H261 HFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H261 HFC, 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 H261 HFC registered?

H261 HFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H261 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H261 HFC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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