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H484 NLJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,875 mi
Last recorded150,875 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH484 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 150,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 145,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Slight play in steering rack

sills crushed

Fail 17 Jan 2017 145,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Slight play in steering rack

sills crushed

Pass 2 Jan 2016 140,500 miles

Both chasiss's damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 135,667 miles

Both chassis's damaged

Both front lower ball joint covers deteriorated

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Nearside front sidelight dim

Offside handbrake effort low

Surface corrosion on underside of vehcile including suspension and braking components

rear brake application slightly uneven (offside rear)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 135,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both chassis's damaged

Both front lower ball joint covers deteriorated

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Nearside front sidelight dim

Offside handbrake effort low

Surface corrosion on underside of vehcile including suspension and braking components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 131,909 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 131,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 126,019 miles

slight damage to chassis

Fail 4 Mar 2010 125,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight damage to chassis

Pass 10 Mar 2009 117,188 miles

OSR foglamp discoulered

Fail 6 Mar 2009 117,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 109,288 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 109,288 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 101,824 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 97,063 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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H484 NLJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 H484 NLJ, 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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H484 NLJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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