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H74 BGK

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,829 mi
Last recorded137,829 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH74 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 137,829 miles

BOTH INNER & OUTER SILLS WEAK

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 134,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 132,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 130,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 127,380 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 127,380 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Came on during the test ? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,143 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,138 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 121,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 118,595 miles

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 26 May 2015 118,594 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,417 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

main beam flash switch loose in operation, at the point of failure

Fail 30 May 2014 116,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

main beam flash switch loose in operation, at the point of failure

Pass 31 May 2013 111,718 miles

Light switch satisfactory at time of test advise new switch

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 May 2013 111,706 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 May 2012 108,602 miles

main beam switch senative

n/s handbrake getting lazy and not locking out

o/s and n/s front brakes slightly binding

rear brake discs discoloured and corroding

Pass 31 May 2011 104,533 miles

headlamp beam patterns starting to get unclear

main beam switch very sensertive

n/s rear handbrake getting lazy and not locking out

o/s and n/s front tyre treads very near legal limit

rear brake discs discolouring and slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2010 98,292 miles

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

drivers window not working

near side rear tyre has inner sidewall damage due to under inflation

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 88,935 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 88,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 83,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 77,861 miles

n/s rear handbrake getting lazy

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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H74 BGK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H74 BGK, 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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H74 BGK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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