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H478 XYO

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,433 mi
Last recorded62,433 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 XYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,433 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 62,433 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,144 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 59,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,987 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,523 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 56,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,718 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 54,712 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,446 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 42,136 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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H478 XYO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYO, 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 H478 XYO registered?

H478 XYO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is H478 XYO safe to buy?

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