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H684 DHG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH684 DHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 147,100 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Inner wing covers fitted front and rear

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 142,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 142,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 139,700 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 139,694 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 138,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,432 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 130,432 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 121,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine has slight engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm in centre

o/s/r tyre 3mm in centre

Fail 22 Apr 2010 121,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine has slight engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm in centre

o/s/r tyre 3mm in centre

recommend front brake discs at next pad change

Pass 27 Apr 2009 112,655 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 112,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,632 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 103,630 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 92,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,306 miles

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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H684 DHG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 H684 DHG, 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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H684 DHG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 1991.

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