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H501 NBF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,553 mi
Last recorded176,553 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH501 NBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 176,553 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 171,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 171,191 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing has three holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle 116kg to 63kg (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 166,994 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 161,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 155,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 149,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 142,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 133,522 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 133,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 132,081 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 132,081 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 128,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 128,385 miles

all brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

vehicle generally heailly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2006 128,368 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

vehicle generally heavilly corroded

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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H501 NBF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H501 NBF, 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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H501 NBF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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