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H578 JBJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,356 mi
Last recorded137,356 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH578 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 137,356 miles

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

n/s/f upper suspension joint has a split boot

nearside rear running light inoperative

nearside rear spring not seated correctly at top (possibly cut down ?)

o/s and n/s trackrod ends have split boots

o/s handbrake is slightly down on effort

slight split in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 17 May 2010 137,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f upper suspension joint has a split boot

o/s and n/s trackrod ends have split boots

o/s handbrake is slightly down on effort

Pass 12 May 2009 132,346 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 128,406 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 117,403 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 May 2007 117,403 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 May 2006 115,311 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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H578 JBJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H578 JBJ, 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 H578 JBJ registered?

H578 JBJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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