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H430 VPW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,791 mi
Last recorded146,791 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH430 VPW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 146,791 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle and arches

vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 8 Mar 2012 146,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 145,090 miles

OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 17 Nov 2008 142,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 137,427 miles

nearside front wheel buckeled,offside rear tyre outter side wall poor condition,nearside rear brake pipe corroded,offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,rear brake inbalence 24%,play in steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2007 136,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Off side rear tyre worn to tread limit inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2006 120,346 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 120,346 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 114,465 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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H430 VPW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H430 VPW, 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 H430 VPW registered?

H430 VPW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 1991.

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The MOT history for H430 VPW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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