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H522 XUG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,317 mi
Last recorded105,317 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH522 XUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 105,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steeing wheel slighty weakend by fractures

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,881 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 103,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2011 100,653 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 100,653 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,863 miles

front no plate minor damage

o/s rear metal brake pipe showing advanced corosion

Pass 21 May 2009 93,538 miles

front no plate minor damage

Pass 31 May 2008 88,220 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 82,853 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 82,853 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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H522 XUG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H522 XUG, 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 H522 XUG registered?

H522 XUG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H522 XUG safe to buy?

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