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H54 DMY

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,704 mi
Last recorded101,704 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 DMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,484 miles

offside rear sill corroded

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,698 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,688 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front ball joint gaiters perished

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,536 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leaks on engine, gearbox and diff

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,711 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,916 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,029 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,998 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,516 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 89,193 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 89,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H54 DMY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H54 DMY, 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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H54 DMY is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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