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H725 BGX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,245 mi
Last recorded144,245 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH725 BGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 144,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 130,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 130,616 miles

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

windscreen starting to delaminate in both bottom corners

Fail 15 Apr 2010 130,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

windscreen starting to delaminate in both bottom corners

Pass 3 Apr 2009 122,994 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 121,121 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

top hose to radiator leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2008 121,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

coolant fan not working

top hose to radiator leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 117,531 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2007 117,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 113,392 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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H725 BGX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H725 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 H725 BGX registered?

H725 BGX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H725 BGX safe to buy?

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