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H737 TWR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,778 mi
Last recorded92,778 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH737 TWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 92,778 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 87,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all bush's perishing

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Apr 2020 87,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UPPER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL & WING PANELS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UPPER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UPPER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SOME ON BOTH FLOOR SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All front & rear suspension components rubber bushes, perishing

All front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

All fuel pipes, rust corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust section, rust corrosion & heat shield is loose

Offside Rear brake disc back shield is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 86,943 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sills and floors are covered in rust brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Jan 2019 84,497 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 82,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,153 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 82,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,746 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 80,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,309 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,228 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 78,228 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,148 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,359 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 69,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 69,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,516 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,385 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 59,385 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,702 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 52,702 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,249 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 46,248 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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H737 TWR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 H737 TWR, 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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H737 TWR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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