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H3 NGC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,607 mi
Last recorded74,607 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 NGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,607 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear drop link bushes perishing

Corrosion to both front suspension arms

O/s/f door mirror taped up

Offside Rear Brake disc pitted

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 16 Mar 2020 74,607 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear drop link bushes perishing

Corrosion to both front suspension arms

O/s/f door mirror taped up

Offside Rear Brake disc pitted

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,401 miles

Corrosion to both front suspension arms

Offside Front Door mirror taped up

Offside Front Outer Wheel damage

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs pitted

Corrosion to both front suspension arms

Nearside Front Brake disc pitted

Offside Front Door mirror taped up

Offside Front Outer Wheel damage

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,575 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,265 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,151 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 14 Mar 2015 73,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,254 miles

n/s/r wheel out of shape on inner rim

Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,858 miles

Advise brake pedal creeps slightly

Advise general underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 71,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise brake pedal creeps slightly

Advise general underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H3 NGC 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 61.5%.

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 H3 NGC, 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 H3 NGC registered?

H3 NGC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H3 NGC safe to buy?

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