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H447 AMG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,569 mi
Last recorded76,569 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH447 AMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,569 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,535 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 75,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill end holed but not a prescribed area

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyre slightly perished

underside generally corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 74,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill end holed but not a prescribed area

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyre slightly perished

underside generally corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,837 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,168 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2017 70,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 61,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,346 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,758 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,309 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,505 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,293 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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H447 AMG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H447 AMG, 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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H447 AMG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1991.

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