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H618 BJX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH618 BJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2006 136,692 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 136,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 134,764 miles

advance surface corrosion underside of vehicle

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2005 134,714 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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H618 BJX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H618 BJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H618 BJX registered?

H618 BJX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H618 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H618 BJX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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