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H638 MPR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,569 mi
Last recorded190,569 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 MPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 190,569 miles

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2022 190,589 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2020 190,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 190,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 186,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 184,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 184,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 183,450 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 183,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 182,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Noise from steering rack when shaking steering, no play

Pass 20 Jun 2011 182,753 miles

Noise from steering rack when shaking steering, no play

Pass 4 Jun 2010 175,531 miles

brake pedal rubber anti slip worn

Pass 28 May 2009 171,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 169,011 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 156,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2006 143,180 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 143,180 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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H638 MPR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H638 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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What year was H638 MPR registered?

H638 MPR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H638 MPR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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