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H4 GNE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,572 mi
Last recorded165,572 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 165,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 165,572 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 161,821 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 161,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 159,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 158,870 miles

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

Offside outer sill panel showing heavy surface corrosion on rear end, but still appears to be structurally sound.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 156,536 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 153,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 149,038 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 144,471 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 139,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 138,548 miles

Both front wheels are tight to rotate by hand

Front and rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 5 May 2011 132,973 miles

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

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 125,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 117,438 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 117,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 108,108 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 97,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 86,859 miles

Slight drag on LH front brake when turned by hand.No rearding to show binding on roller brake tester.

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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H4 GNE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H4 GNE, 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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H4 GNE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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