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H608 EAE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,804 mi
Last recorded198,804 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH608 EAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 198,804 miles

Both front n/s o/side lower arm ball joint dust boots perished.

Both outer track rod end dust boots perished.

Brake fluid just below max

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r brake discs rusty.

o/side chassis weld not consistance in places.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 183,822 miles

n /os outer track rod boot getting perished.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 183,811 miles

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

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

n /os outer track rod boot getting perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 175,668 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,644 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished on walls.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 170,885 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 170,885 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 167,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 159,993 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 159,965 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 152,040 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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H608 EAE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H608 EAE, 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 H608 EAE registered?

H608 EAE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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