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H746 JLB

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,989 mi
Last recorded120,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH746 JLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 120,989 miles

Both sills slight corrosion.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 May 2013 141,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,329 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 119,324 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 252,530 miles

front to rear brake pipe has surface rust// o/s/r tyre cut off on inside

Pass 16 Jun 2007 240,675 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 240,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin

manifold heat shield loose

under engine splash pan insecure

Pass 17 May 2006 237,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 236,591 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear pads close to metal

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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H746 JLB 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 H746 JLB, 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 H746 JLB registered?

H746 JLB is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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