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H598 HTA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,237 mi
Last recorded128,237 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 128,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,686 miles

Near side and off side floor box sections damaged.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 126,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 212,920 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 119,537 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 13 Mar 2009 118,219 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 114,406 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 114,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 105,777 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 105,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 101,027 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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H598 HTA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H598 HTA, 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 H598 HTA registered?

H598 HTA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H598 HTA safe to buy?

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