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H438 WGN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,570 mi
Last recorded123,570 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 WGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 123,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2024 123,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 119,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody crossion

Pass 5 May 2022 111,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 111,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,998 miles

both outer sills corroded and holed

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust centre section slight leak of gases

nearside rear tyre cracked, perished and splits in tread

offside front wiperblade slight smearing

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,879 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

suspension components heavily corroded

under body corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2020 98,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

suspension components heavily corroded

under body corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,742 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

signs of corrosion on all subframe & suspension parts

signs of corrosion on both front wings & both rear sills

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,527 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion on both outer sill

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

Signes of corrosion on all suspension

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,527 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion on both outer sill

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

Signes of corrosion on all suspension

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,320 miles

signes of corrosion on front & rear suspension componants

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,257 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,009 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 97,997 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,639 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,899 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Nov 2010 96,899 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 94,588 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2009 94,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates are starting to seperate

Fail 6 Nov 2008 93,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates are starting to seperate

Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,216 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 90,772 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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H438 WGN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H438 WGN, 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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H438 WGN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 February 1991.

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