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H362 PVW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,182 mi
Last recorded184,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH362 PVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 184,182 miles

Both chassis rails damaged

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres cracked and perished

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 180,613 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2014 180,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 177,468 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 175,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 173,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 171,547 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 171,547 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 167,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 162,612 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 148,977 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 148,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 130,195 miles

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges.

slight play in steering rack o/s inner joint.

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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H362 PVW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H362 PVW, 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 H362 PVW registered?

H362 PVW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H362 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H362 PVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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