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H598 PWX

1991 Mazda MX5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,355 mi
Last recorded126,355 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX5119,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 PWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 126,355 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 118,942 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 118,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVICE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVICE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 106,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVICE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE REAR TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVICE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 107,685 miles

Rear shock absorbers week

Pass 10 May 2018 91,463 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 91,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 87,370 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 87,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 83,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 83,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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H598 PWX is a 1991 Mazda MX5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 119,818 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H598 PWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H598 PWX is a 1991 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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