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H386 RKG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,357 mi
Last recorded210,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH386 RKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 210,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine cooling fan not cutting in engine over heating

Pass 13 Aug 2014 188,716 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion offside rear sill area and front chassis member

Fail 12 Aug 2014 188,702 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion offside rear sill area and front chassis member

intermittent fault on offside front position lamp

Pass 3 Aug 2013 179,458 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 171,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 171,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 163,603 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside wiper blades starting to split

Fail 19 Aug 2011 163,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside wiper blades starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 149,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 142,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 140,219 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 140,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 136,634 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 136,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 131,006 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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H386 RKG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H386 RKG, 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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H386 RKG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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