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H717 BGX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH717 BGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 72,989 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 72,988 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 71,211 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,082 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,752 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight cracking all over

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Fail 11 Sep 2014 65,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,323 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside front, seat belt checked as best as it could be

Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,323 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside front, seat belt checked as best as it could be

Pass 3 May 2011 63,297 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

rear exhaust hanger adrift

Fail 3 May 2011 63,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

clutch slave cylinder leaking

rear exhaust hanger adrift

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,995 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 62,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 62,641 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,362 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,362 miles

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

Nort: N/s front tyre is on its marker, advise change. † † † †Thanx.

Pass 8 May 2006 60,189 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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H717 BGX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H717 BGX, 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 H717 BGX registered?

H717 BGX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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