MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front wheel centre trim missing
rear subframe corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H488 KGS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 KGS, 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 H488 KGS registered?
H488 KGS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H488 KGS safe to buy?
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