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H793 JBH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,583 mi
Last recorded132,583 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH793 JBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 132,583 miles

rear shocks corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyre excessively worn on the inner edges, wheel alighment recommended

both rear wheel arches corroded

from suspension springs corroded

front shocks corroded

front suspension arms corroded

fuel lines corroded

oil leak around engine/gearbox area

os mirror insecure

rear exhaust heat sheild corroded

rear exhaust silencer baffles loose inside

Fail 6 Oct 2011 132,583 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyre excessively worn on the inner edges, wheel alighment recommended

both rear wheel arches corroded

from suspension springs corroded

front brakes binding

front brakes juddering

front shocks corroded

front suspension arms corroded

fuel lines corroded

oil leak around engine/gearbox area

os mirror insecure

power steering fluid reservior empty

rear exhaust heat sheild corroded

rear exhaust silencer baffles loose inside

rear shocks corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

signs off an oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2010 126,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 126,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 117,029 miles

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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H793 JBH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H793 JBH, 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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H793 JBH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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