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H731 HKJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,380 mi
Last recorded188,380 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 HKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 188,380 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 183,500 miles

leak on exhaust

small oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2015 179,826 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2015 179,826 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 177,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 177,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 175,043 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 171,060 miles

o/s/r sill area cover in duck tape

Pass 27 Apr 2011 168,190 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 160,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 137,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 118,886 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 108,323 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 101,661 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 101,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H731 HKJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H731 HKJ, 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 H731 HKJ registered?

H731 HKJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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