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H471 PTW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,755 mi
Last recorded158,755 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 158,755 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 158,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,127 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 149,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 140,047 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 139,997 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,658 miles

offside front tyre perishing

oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2015 134,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,979 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

n/s poor beam image

Fail 26 Feb 2014 132,976 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

n/s poor beam image

Pass 26 Feb 2013 131,885 miles

o/s parking brake weak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 130,720 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 130,712 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 127,666 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake disc score

Fail 1 Mar 2010 118,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 118,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,339 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 110,923 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 107,882 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake ferrules corroding,anti roll bar bushes wearing

Fail 11 Jan 2008 107,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake ferrules corroding,anti roll bar bushes wearing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 106,027 miles

as on original test

Fail 13 Dec 2006 106,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 97,078 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 PTW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PTW, 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 H471 PTW registered?

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

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