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H471 FNV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,911 mi
Last recorded88,911 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 FNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,861 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 88,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,694 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 88,694 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,016 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 88,016 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,860 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 87,860 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,716 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,716 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,159 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 84,469 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,469 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,213 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 78,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 71,131 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 71,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,275 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 66,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,753 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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H471 FNV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H471 FNV, 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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H471 FNV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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