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H631 MPR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,879 mi
Last recorded168,879 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH631 MPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 168,879 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

inner/outer sills corroded

vehicle underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2023 167,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both inner/outer sills corrosion

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 27 Jun 2022 162,546 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 162,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 158,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 158,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 155,101 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres have cracking 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front front suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 29 May 2020 155,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres have cracking 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front front suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 150,895 miles

Coil spring corroded all four road spring have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 150,889 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 150,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 150,885 miles

centre stop light disconnected

surface corrosion to the rear suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2016 149,812 miles

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 4 Aug 2016 149,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre stop light disconnected

Pass 10 Aug 2015 148,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators

Pass 6 Aug 2014 146,474 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 1 Aug 2014 146,474 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 7 Aug 2013 144,509 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators

Pass 9 Aug 2012 142,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 142,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 138,796 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 138,787 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 136,703 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 136,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 131,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 126,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 120,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 114,329 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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H631 MPR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H631 MPR, 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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H631 MPR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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