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H426 EJR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH426 EJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,262 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 125,255 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 116,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp + offside (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 116,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp + offside (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,060 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight damage to offside front wing

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight damage to offside front wing

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,977 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,165 miles

Oil leak

nearside front upper outer balljoint cover deteriated and has slight play

offside upper outer balljoint boot is deteriated and has slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,162 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front upper outer balljoint cover deteriated and has slight play

offside rear pads discoloured shows signs of over heating

offside upper outer balljoint boot is deteriated and has slight play

Pass 20 May 2014 95,585 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear nearside and offside parking brake could be better

surface rust on all brake discs with standing

Pass 31 May 2013 95,376 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 95,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2012 93,837 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 91,427 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 91,425 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,113 miles

surface rust on all brake discs with standing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,355 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 86,714 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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H426 EJR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H426 EJR, 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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H426 EJR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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