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H426 HBC

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,169 mi
Last recorded187,169 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH426 HBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 187,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 187,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 185,603 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 185,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 183,439 miles

n/s hand brake performane low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 176,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 27 Feb 2008 163,860 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 163,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 150,637 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight front brake bind

Pass 7 Mar 2006 138,137 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

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 HBC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H426 HBC, 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 HBC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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