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H382 HKE

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH382 HKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper motor operation slow

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,039 miles

surface corrosion under side of vehicle and suspension lowered

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,048 miles

all anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

general surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,048 miles

all anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

general surface corrosion underside of vehicle

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,271 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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H382 HKE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H382 HKE, 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 H382 HKE registered?

H382 HKE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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