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H675 PBR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,741 mi
Last recorded152,741 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH675 PBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 152,741 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 May 2015 152,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2014 147,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion to o/s iner door sill

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

o/s & n/s chasis sections partially crushed

Fail 9 May 2014 146,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion to o/s iner door sill

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

o/s & n/s chasis sections partially crushed

Pass 23 May 2013 144,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 May 2013 144,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 142,130 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 142,130 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 139,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 134,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 131,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 130,951 miles

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

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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H675 PBR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H675 PBR, 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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H675 PBR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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