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H679 DRG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,348 mi
Last recorded169,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH679 DRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 169,348 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no-plate slightly deterioated

Pass 17 Sep 2008 168,021 miles

ADVANCED COROSSION BOTH INNER AND OUTER DOOR SILLS

ADVANCED COROSSION EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 17 Sep 2008 168,021 miles

ADVANCED COROSSION BOTH INNER AND OUTER DOOR SILLS

ADVANCED COROSSION EXHAUST SYSTEM

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 158,902 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced corrosion to suspension arms/rods & top/bottom front wish borns

advanced deterioration of suspension rubbers & bushes

slight damage to front reg/plate

Pass 4 Sep 2006 148,335 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front & rear suspension bushs & rubbers advanced deterioration

Fail 4 Sep 2006 148,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front & rear suspension bushs & rubbers advanced deterioration

Pass 22 Aug 2005 136,401 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 136,401 miles

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

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

Offside 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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H679 DRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H679 DRG, 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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H679 DRG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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