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H503 NRX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH503 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 169,816 miles

Battery insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S of rear bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

baffles in rear silencer breaking up

brake fluid below maximum level

rear brake discs corroded

slight engine oil & gearbox leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2011 169,816 miles

Battery insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S of rear bumper slightly insecure

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

baffles in rear silencer breaking up

brake fluid below maximum level

rear brake discs corroded

slight engine oil & gearbox leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2010 158,560 miles

o/s/f sidelight/indicator lens damaged

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

rear suspension coil springs corroded

steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 3 Aug 2010 158,560 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

o/s/f sidelight/indicator lens damaged

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

rear suspension coil springs corroded

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 12 Aug 2009 146,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 141,162 miles

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

both head lights beam pattern poor

Pass 5 Sep 2007 130,620 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 130,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 123,135 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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H503 NRX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H503 NRX, 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 H503 NRX registered?

H503 NRX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H503 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H503 NRX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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