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H658 AVO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,932 mi
Last recorded189,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH658 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 189,932 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 189,846 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both chassis damage

Pass 27 May 2015 171,426 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 172,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyre's cracked and wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2013 151,617 miles

slight play steering rack o/s & n/s

Pass 31 May 2012 143,133 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rear box corroded & repaired

o/s hand brake slight low effort

Pass 27 May 2011 144,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 134,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 123,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 115,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 117,170 miles

odometer figures misaligned

Fail 29 Jun 2007 117,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

odometer figures misaligned

rear wheel camber incorrect and requires adjustment

Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,124 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 94,122 miles

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

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

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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H658 AVO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H658 AVO, 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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H658 AVO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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