MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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h/brake travel long
rear brake discs slightly pitted
rear fog lamp dull
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fog light dim
lot of travel on handbrake lever
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear fog light intensity same as side lights
Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked sidewalls
Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked sidewalls
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H542 PRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H542 PRD, 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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H542 PRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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