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H679 JVR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,927 mi
Last recorded117,927 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH679 JVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 117,927 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 117,923 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 112,882 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 103,637 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 103,637 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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 JVR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JVR, 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 H679 JVR registered?

H679 JVR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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