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H608 WHH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH608 WHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,881 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,818 miles

suspension component rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2022 79,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

suspension component rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,388 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,405 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 78,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,708 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 76,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 72,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 72,711 miles

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,990 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,515 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 WHH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WHH, 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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H608 WHH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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