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H726 HDV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH726 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,744 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 119,738 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,886 miles

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

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

accident damage to both chassis rails

all front and rear suspension components and associated mountings showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

both rear wheel arches/sills corroded.

front number plate cracked

n/s wing mirror missing

o/s/r closure panl has holed corrosion not in a prescribed area.

rear tyre pressures appear low

Fail 20 Feb 2012 111,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

accident damage to both chassis rails

all front and rear suspension components and associated mountings showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

both rear wheel arches/sills corroded.

centre heat shields insecure

front number plate cracked

o/s/r closure panl has holed corrosion not in a prescribed area.

rear tyre pressures appear low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 102,120 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Engine undertray fitted

N/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

O/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Both rear chassis rails accident damage present

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 102,049 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both rear chassis rails accident damage present

Both rear sills corroded

Engine undertray fitted

N/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

O/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 95,656 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,020 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 90,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 88,461 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H726 HDV 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 H726 HDV, 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 H726 HDV registered?

H726 HDV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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