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H696 LWK

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,556 mi
Last recorded121,556 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH696 LWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 121,556 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached and offside front wings at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel binding

Nearside Rear and offside rear wheel arch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 120,809 miles

Front both wings are corroded

battery light is on

Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Front both wings are corroded

battery light is on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 118,488 miles

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 24 Jul 2014 118,488 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2013 116,724 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 115,754 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Jun 2011 114,503 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 112,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 109,444 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2008 109,439 miles

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

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 May 2007 107,532 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 107,520 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 105,878 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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H696 LWK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H696 LWK, 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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H696 LWK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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