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H377 XWR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

159,970 mi
Last recorded159,970 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH377 XWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 159,970 miles

all brake discs corroded.

all front suspension arms corroded (border pass).

all fuel pipes corroded (border pass).

boot floor area corroded.

both rear chassis rails corroded.

front and rear subframes corroded.

o/s front track rod end boot splitting.

Fail 31 May 2014 159,970 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs corroded.

all front suspension arms corroded (border pass).

all fuel pipes corroded (border pass).

boot floor area corroded.

both rear chassis rails corroded.

front and rear subframes corroded.

o/s front track rod end boot splitting.

Pass 28 May 2011 159,951 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 159,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 158,439 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 158,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 158,410 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front to back fuel lines corrosion

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 5 Oct 2007 145,150 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 145,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 134,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 134,920 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H377 XWR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H377 XWR, 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 H377 XWR registered?

H377 XWR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1991.

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