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H655 HVR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH655 HVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,435 miles

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

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

nearside rear foot/handbrake readings could be better.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 102,435 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear foot/handbrake readings could be better.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,102 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 May 2011 101,190 miles

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

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

front/rear suspension components badly corroded.

offside front lower wing corroded/holed.

Fail 16 May 2011 101,190 miles

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

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

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

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

front/rear suspension components badly corroded.

offside front lower wing corroded/holed.

Pass 17 May 2010 97,435 miles

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes corroded.

offside outer sill corroded/holed.

Fail 17 May 2010 97,435 miles

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

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes corroded.

offside outer sill corroded/holed.

Pass 19 May 2009 93,541 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 93,541 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 89,101 miles

brake pipe ends and vehicle structure corroding

Pass 22 May 2007 85,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 81,697 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 81,697 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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 HVR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HVR, 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 H655 HVR registered?

H655 HVR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 1991.

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