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H724 DMX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,421 mi
Last recorded157,421 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH724 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 157,421 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 157,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

Pass 20 Jul 2012 156,960 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

WIPERS DETERIORATING

Fail 18 Jul 2012 156,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

WIPERS DETERIORATING

Pass 7 Jul 2011 156,375 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 156,375 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 152,287 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 151,990 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 143,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 138,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 133,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 125,232 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 125,232 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H724 DMX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H724 DMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H724 DMX registered?

H724 DMX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H724 DMX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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