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H51 VVF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,158 mi
Last recorded143,158 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH51 VVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 143,158 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 143,158 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 143,153 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2019 61,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak under car

Pass 9 Jun 2018 139,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 139,512 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Jun 2016 138,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,090 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 130,258 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 130,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 129,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 124,266 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 124,266 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 121,739 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 121,726 miles

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

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

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 25 Jun 2010 120,200 miles

Headlamp intensity deteriorating

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

Pass 15 May 2009 118,531 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 116,667 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 116,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 115,376 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 112,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 108,277 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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H51 VVF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H51 VVF, 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 H51 VVF registered?

H51 VVF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1991.

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