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H794 PEF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,458 mi
Last recorded93,458 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH794 PEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,593 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All radious arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 92,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All radious arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,577 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside outter sills excessively corroded and holed

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,054 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside outter sills excessively corroded and holed

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,334 miles

Both front wings have corrosion at their fixings at front of sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Hazard warning switch loose but opperating okay

Internal component loose in exhaust system

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,681 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both near side and off side outer sills have been welded and covered up so unable to fully view the welding.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 87,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both near side and off side outer sills have been welded and covered up so unable to fully view the welding.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,946 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,452 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,448 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,770 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 82,762 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,863 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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H794 PEF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H794 PEF, 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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H794 PEF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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