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H64 SEP

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,010 mi
Last recorded167,010 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH64 SEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 167,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 158,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 149,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 143,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 140,132 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 140,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 137,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake fluid slightly low

drivers door window inoperative - nearside front washer leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2013 137,073 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake fluid slightly low

drivers door window inoperative - nearside front washer leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,635 miles

Engine misfire - Battery insecure - Oil leak - Both front washers part blocked - Exhaust blow from cat - Front exhaust heat sheild insecure - Rear brake pipes corroding - All shock absorber gaitors deteriorated

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 131,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine misfire - Battery insecure - Oil leak - Both front washers part blocked - Exhaust blow from cat - Front exhaust heat sheild insecure - Rear brake pipes corroding - All shock absorber gaitors deteriorated

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 125,399 miles

Advise.slight blow centre exhaust cat,oil leak.front and rear pads low.engine shield insecure.o\s\r outer sill needs water proffing black.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 125,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Advise.slight blow centre exhaust cat,oil leak.front and rear pads low.engine shield insecure.o\s\r outer sill needs water proffing black.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 120,053 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 120,053 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake & clutch pedal rubber worn

centre exhaust heat shield loose - slight blow centre exhaust box

engine undertray insecure

front number plate deteriorating

reduced effort on nearside park & sevice brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,396 miles

Advise.oil leak.front pads low,front and rear anti roll bar bushes deteriating,rear brake pads low.rear discs corroded,handbrake travel high.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,674 miles

22% inbalance accross front brakes

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres low on tread depth,o/s/f wearing inner edge

corrosion to battary tray and battary insecure

front number plate deteriating

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f brake disc badly worn and n/s/f brake pads very low

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 16 Feb 2008 105,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres low on tread depth,o/s/f wearing inner edge

corrosion to battary tray and battary insecure

front number plate deteriating

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 10 Feb 2007 96,962 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 96,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

20% front brake imbalance ( max 25% )

Battery insecure

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

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

offside door mirror insecure

poor engine running

Pass 23 Jan 2006 88,187 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 88,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

22% imbalance on front brakes ( max 25% )

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

nail in tyre

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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H64 SEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H64 SEP, 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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H64 SEP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1991.

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