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H508 BGJ

1991 Mazda Mx-

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,625 mi
Last recorded146,625 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda Mx-120,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH508 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMx-
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 146,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

binding in nearside front brake (would benefit from attention)

corrosion in power steering pipes

corrosion/deterioration in all brake discs

damage to both chassis rails

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front anti roll bar link lower bolt would benefit from attention

nearside front wing in very poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2009 146,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

binding in nearside front brake (would benefit from attention)

corrosion in power steering pipes

corrosion/deterioration in all brake discs

damage to both chassis rails

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front anti roll bar link lower bolt would benefit from attention

nearside front wing in very poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2008 137,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

border line deterioration/corrosion/pitting in both rear brake discs

damage to both chassis rails

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 8 Dec 2008 137,818 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

border line deterioration/corrosion/pitting in both rear brake discs

damage to both chassis rails

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside parking brake efficiency poor

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 3 Jan 2008 134,904 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 134,837 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 125,053 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 125,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005
Fail 2 Dec 2005 120,847 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Mazda Mx-?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
4,924
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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H508 BGJ is a 1991 Mazda Mx- in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mazda Mx- models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 120,602 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- fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H508 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Mx- typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda Mx- is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H508 BGJ registered?

H508 BGJ is a 1991 Mazda Mx-, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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