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H512 UGP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,163 mi
Last recorded138,163 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH512 UGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 138,163 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced at inner and sills, seat mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill, at seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 135,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 133,567 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 133,567 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant loss (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 121,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 131,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under car very rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2016 126,279 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under car very rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2016 126,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

vehicle coated in underseal

vehicle corroding throughout

Pass 9 Jun 2015 123,200 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle coated in underseal

vehicle corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2015 123,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle coated in underseal

vehicle corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,170 miles

vehicle coated thick with underseal

Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,037 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2013 118,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2012 117,641 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 116,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,902 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 115,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 112,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 105,812 miles

disc pads not visible

exhaust slight deterioration

number plates slight deterioration

rusting on metal brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

structure very rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2007 100,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 10,271 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2006 97,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 97,863 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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H512 UGP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H512 UGP, 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 H512 UGP registered?

H512 UGP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1991.

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