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H589 ADV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 ADV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis legs and inner wheel arches corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 106,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis legs and inner wheel arches corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

chassis legs and inner wheel arches corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 105,489 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

chassis legs and inner wheel arches corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 105,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis legs and rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 101,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,678 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 96,486 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,788 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 92,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 80,849 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 80,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 66,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,620 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 63,140 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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H589 ADV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H589 ADV, 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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H589 ADV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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