MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front calipers in poor overall condition and pistons very pitted
Rear offside discs signs of MAJOR overheating, Pads hardened and poor.
Rear winter tyres fitted contributing to poor handling on rear end
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear offside discs signs of MAJOR overheating, Pads hardened and poor.
Oil leak
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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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H491 SEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 H491 SEP, 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 H491 SEP registered?
H491 SEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H491 SEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for H491 SEP shows 11 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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