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H636 JVM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,572 mi
Last recorded172,572 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH636 JVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 172,572 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,549 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion outer sill

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

front exhaust pip touching body

Pass 3 May 2019 161,576 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 161,576 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 158,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 155,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 155,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 143,543 miles

corrosion on o/s/r outter sill

damage to both front chassi legs

Fail 22 Aug 2008 143,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on o/s/r outter sill

damage to both front chassi legs

Fail 24 Aug 2007 142,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 142,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 140,049 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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H636 JVM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H636 JVM, 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 H636 JVM registered?

H636 JVM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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