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H655 HCM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH655 HCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010
Pass 11 Mar 2008 177,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced corrosion in front to rear brake pipe & nearside front brake pipe

brake pedal anti slip not factory fitted

corrosion in fuel tank

front tyres worn on edges "stepped tread" pattern

slight binding in both front brakes

Fail 11 Mar 2008 177,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced corrosion in front to rear brake pipe & nearside front brake pipe

brake pedal anti slip not factory fitted

corrosion in fuel tank

front tyres worn on edges "stepped tread" pattern

slight binding in both front brakes

Fail 4 Dec 2007 177,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

advanced corrosion in offside outer sill/step

advanced to border line corrosion in front to rear brake pipe, & nearside front brake pipe

binding in both front brakes (would benefit from attention)

brake pedal anti slip not factory fitted

corrosion in fuel tank

front tyres worn on edges stepped tread

nearside front outer sill corroded & holed (wing section)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 174,556 miles

advisory items as per test number (271343836375)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 174,548 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front and offside rear brake discs poor condition

brake pedal anti slip not factory fitted

corrosion in brake pipes

excessive corrosion nearside front outer sill/wing

excessive corrosion offside rear arch/supporting panel (recommend welding, unable to see seat belt mounting/s)

nearside front inner padworn low

offside hand brake linkage very close to flexy brake hose at caliper

sensor wires cut at road wheels

seriously damaged marker (DVLA)

water in both outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2005 166,204 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 166,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

offside rear wheel arch in poor codition

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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H655 HCM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H655 HCM, 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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H655 HCM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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