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H550 JKA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,351 mi
Last recorded151,351 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 JKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 151,351 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

chassis rail covers fitted underside

Pass 15 Jul 2023 150,716 miles

Chassis rail covers fitted underside

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas and covered with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 148,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 140,836 miles

exhaust noise

Fail 11 Dec 2019 140,588 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 119,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 116,083 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,995 miles

Both rear inner sills holed. Not structural.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,124 miles

battery in boot insecure

both sills corroded at rear ends

corrosion building on fuel tank

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded and leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator

reistration plate characters slightly outlined

Fail 19 Mar 2012 113,071 miles

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

battery in boot insecure

both sills corroded at rear ends

corrosion building on fuel tank

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded and leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicator

rear disc pads quite worn

reistration plate characters slightly outlined

wiper blades split slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,388 miles

rear disc pads quite worn

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2011 112,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear disc pads quite worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,300 miles

both rear undersills to wheel arches have been fibre glassed but not quite within 30cms of seat belt anchorages

nearside front tyre wearing

Fail 16 Mar 2010 111,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear undersills to wheel arches have been fibre glassed but not quite within 30cms of seat belt anchorages

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 104,638 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 104,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 97,273 miles

1.n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge 2.screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

dampness on fuel tank & corrosion showing

Pass 6 Mar 2006 91,480 miles

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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H550 JKA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H550 JKA, 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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H550 JKA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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