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H539 NJT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,823 mi
Last recorded195,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH539 NJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 195,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 195,819 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 195,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 195,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

obstruction in front of pedals

Pass 9 Jan 2018 195,777 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 195,776 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 192,104 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 192,104 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 185,747 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 185,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 178,125 miles

OSR tyre has deteriation/ slight cracks advise to be changed on borderline

Slight corrosion to underbody areas and componenets

both front upper suspension arm ball joint rubbers slightly deteriated

oil around engine & gearbox

Fail 19 Aug 2013 178,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OSR tyre has deteriation/ slight cracks advise to be changed on borderline

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to underbody areas and componenets

Slight deteriation to rear reg

both front upper suspension arm ball joint rubbers slightly deteriated

oil around engine & gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2012 170,377 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 170,377 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 163,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 155,417 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 155,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Sep 2009 147,435 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 147,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 142,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 138,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 136,765 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 136,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H539 NJT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H539 NJT, 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 H539 NJT registered?

H539 NJT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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