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H478 CFM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

255,986 mi
Last recorded255,986 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 255,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 255,952 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 253,662 miles

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

all brake flexi hoses starting to perish

all suspension bushes perishing

drivers seat belt starting to fray

high level brake light not work

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 253,662 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake flexi hoses starting to perish

all suspension bushes perishing

corrosion to o/s sill to floor not within pescribed area (hole)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

high level brake light not work

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 252,567 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 252,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 251,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 255,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Pass 1 Sep 2010 243,736 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 230,162 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 230,162 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 218,314 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 218,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 197,469 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 197,465 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 182,092 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 182,098 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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H478 CFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H478 CFM, 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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H478 CFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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