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H720 HKL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH720 HKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,020 miles

front pads low

rear discs and pads worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 95,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front pads low

rear discs and pads worn and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2009 89,723 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight binding osf brake

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,746 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 85,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,549 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Jul 2006 76,942 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 71,728 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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H720 HKL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H720 HKL, 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 H720 HKL registered?

H720 HKL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H720 HKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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