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H747 POJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,475 mi
Last recorded168,475 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH747 POJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 168,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 164,128 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 164,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 151,397 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 143,507 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 143,507 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 137,689 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 134,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 130,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 124,852 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded and pitted.

slight brake bind offside front,disc slightly overheated.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 114,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 104,597 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 104,597 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2007 101,833 miles

offside headlamp tilt linkage worn

Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,111 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 99,105 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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H747 POJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H747 POJ, 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 H747 POJ registered?

H747 POJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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