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H703 HOD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,223 mi
Last recorded115,223 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 HOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link pin bushes worn

front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limits

offside headlight reflector corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low

poly V fan belt cracking

slight smear from wipers

Fail 3 Jul 2014 115,223 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link pin bushes worn

front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limits

offside headlight reflector corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low

poly V fan belt cracking

sligt smear from fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,959 miles

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes perished

varios oil leaks

Fail 5 Jun 2013 106,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes perished

varios oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,173 miles

corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to various suspension & steering components

cracking to various suspension bushes

exhaust back box corroded

oil leaks

scuff marks to alloy rims

Fail 7 Feb 2012 101,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

oil leaks

scuff marks to alloy rims

corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to various suspension & steering components

cracking to various suspension bushes

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 86,805 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,763 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 80,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 76,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,959 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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H703 HOD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H703 HOD, 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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H703 HOD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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