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H62 EAE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,502 mi
Last recorded93,502 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH62 EAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 93,502 miles

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

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

both rear sills inner and outer are rusty

Fail 21 May 2013 93,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers door lock action suspect

rear number plate characters may not comply with current regulations

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

some wear to suspension etc

Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,746 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers door lock action suspect

rear number plate characters may not comply with current regulations

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

some wear to suspension etc

Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,342 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2009 83,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,946 miles

some signs of perishing and corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some signs of perishing and corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,611 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 69,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 68,091 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 68,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 63,647 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 63,647 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front shock absorber leaking

o/s rear outer doorsill rusting

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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H62 EAE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H62 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 H62 EAE registered?

H62 EAE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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