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H588 AGN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,964 mi
Last recorded133,964 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 AGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 133,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner ach/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floors (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floors (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 129,594 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

advise front wheel studs dont come through to end of nut would adv longer studs req?

different size wheels front to rear

o/s/r tyre cracking around/in edge of tread

Fail 27 Jun 2013 129,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

advise front wheel studs dont come through to end of nut would adv longer studs req?

different size wheels front to rear

o/s/r tyre cracking around/in edge of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,569 miles

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

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

both front upper ball joint dust covers perishing

cracking edge of tread o/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2012 121,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front upper ball joint dust covers perishing

cracking edge of tread o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 121,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 May 2009 121,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s chassis damaged

Fail 6 May 2009 121,193 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s chassis damaged

o/s mirror missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 111,484 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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H588 AGN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H588 AGN, 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 H588 AGN registered?

H588 AGN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H588 AGN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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