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H458 LNA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,080 mi
Last recorded204,080 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH458 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 204,080 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 203,065 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 203,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 199,212 miles

Offside seat base worn badly

Fail 15 Oct 2021 199,141 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside seat base worn badly

Pass 7 Oct 2020 190,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 190,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 167,816 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer jet needs attention

Wheel nuts protruding

Fail 11 Apr 2019 167,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer jet needs attention

Wheel nuts protruding

Pass 12 Apr 2018 149,510 miles

all dust covers poor

brake hoses poor and brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear springs rusty

underside rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2018 149,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

all dust covers poor

brake hoses poor and brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear springs rusty

underside rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2017 139,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,572 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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H458 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H458 LNA, 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 H458 LNA registered?

H458 LNA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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