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H791 LFC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,833 mi
Last recorded165,833 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH791 LFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 165,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 159,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 158,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 156,101 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 156,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 155,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 155,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 154,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs near side and off side, slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 151,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 143,986 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 143,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 134,648 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 130,116 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 123,863 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H791 LFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H791 LFC, 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 H791 LFC registered?

H791 LFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H791 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H791 LFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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