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H396 HTA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,399 mi
Last recorded31,399 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,399 miles

slight under body surface corrosion all strut gaiters split front ball joint boots perishing track rod end boots perishing surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,641 miles

all suspension strut gaiters split ball joint boots perishing surface corrosion various steel brake pipes under body surface corrosion and suspension parts

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,106 miles

all suspension strut gaiters split ball joint and track rod end boots perishing surface corrosion various steel brake pipes under body surface corrosion and suspension parts

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,707 miles

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes front ball joint boots perishing all strut gaiters split slight pedal rubbers under body surface corrosion and suspension parts

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,186 miles

slight wear pedal rubbers surface corrosion various steel brake pipes all strut gaiters broken slight oil leak slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,171 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,757 miles

all strut gaiters split surface corrosion suspension parts

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,839 miles

all strut gaiters split slight under body surface corrosion very slight wear pedal rubbers

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,653 miles

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres perishing slight wear pedal rubbers surface corrosion exhaust all strut gaiters split slight under body surface corrosion slight oil leak slight damage n/s chassis leg

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,946 miles

fan belt cracking †all strut gaiters split †surface corrosion exhaust †under body surface corrosion †slight oil leak †o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyre walls perishing †clutch release bearing squeaks †slight damage n/s chassis leg under floor

Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,499 miles

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f tyre walls slight perishing †all strut gaiters split †surface corrosion various steel brake pipes †clutch release bearing squeaks †under body surface corrosion

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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H396 HTA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H396 HTA, 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 H396 HTA registered?

H396 HTA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H396 HTA safe to buy?

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