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H488 DDS

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,187 mi
Last recorded64,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 DDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,187 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom and top arm's both sides front bushes have some slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (small Hole) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Top Rubber mount slight movement

Fail 20 Jul 2022 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bottom bolt not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom and top arm's both sides front bushes have some slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Look Red/Heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (small Hole) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Top Rubber mount slight movement

Unable to inspect N/S/F wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute o/s and n/s. (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle heavily seam sealed and undersealed, still wet to the touch, preventing proper and full inspection of prescribed areas. Evidence of repairs to prescribed areas.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,705 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 58,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body, suspension, steering and braking components heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2018 58,571 miles

All brake ferrells slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 58,560 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connecting components (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and connecting components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,938 miles

CHASSIS LEGS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,683 miles

offside outer /inner sill corroded slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,416 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 57,409 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,674 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise offside rear tyre condition

Fail 27 Jun 2009 52,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advise offside rear tyre condition

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,424 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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H488 DDS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H488 DDS, 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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H488 DDS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H488 DDS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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