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H542 PRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,092 mi
Last recorded202,092 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 202,092 miles

h/brake travel long

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear fog lamp dull

Fail 6 May 2008 201,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 195,168 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 195,074 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear fog light intensity same as side lights

Pass 31 Mar 2006 190,652 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked sidewalls

Fail 31 Mar 2006 190,652 miles

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.

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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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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What year was H542 PRD registered?

H542 PRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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