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H549 ATV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,545 mi
Last recorded195,545 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 195,545 miles

All suspension components showing suface corrosion.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 194,816 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 194,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre slightly perished.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 10 May 2012 194,184 miles

Front suspension components very rusty

Rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2011 194,013 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 193,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2010 193,918 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 193,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 192,171 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 192,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 191,030 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 191,030 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2006 185,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 185,892 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H549 ATV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H549 ATV, 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 H549 ATV registered?

H549 ATV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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