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H738 POF

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,696 mi
Last recorded197,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 POF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 197,696 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion front o/s outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jan 2012 197,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 194,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 191,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 191,643 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 189,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 185,780 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 185,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 182,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear suspension arms corroding

offside and nearside chassis rails corroding

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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H738 POF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H738 POF, 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 H738 POF registered?

H738 POF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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