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H630 RKG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,707 mi
Last recorded157,707 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH630 RKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 157,707 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 156,845 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 156,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside parking brake low on effociency

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 152,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 152,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 149,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 149,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 143,246 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 143,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 142,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Lower arm mount bolt broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 135,712 miles

Front number plate replaced with self - adhesive type at time of test.

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog light switch tell-tail slightly obscured when steering wheel in certain positions

Fail 11 Aug 2016 135,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate replaced with self - adhesive type at time of test.

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog light switch tell-tail slightly obscured when steering wheel in certain positions

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,037 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 128,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 125,746 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge at time of test.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 125,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge at time of test.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,770 miles

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

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)

front and rear suspension corroded

headlamp reflectors corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 121,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear suspension corroded

headlamp reflectors corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 117,204 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake fluid level low

Fail 27 Jul 2012 117,144 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 May 2011 107,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 105,767 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 95,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 82,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,394 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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H630 RKG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H630 RKG, 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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H630 RKG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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