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H796 CKH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

86,242 mi
Last recorded86,242 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH796 CKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 86,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 86,242 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,037 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT & REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT UPPER & LOWER ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT & REAR STRUTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded & damp (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER & LOWER ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 83,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT & REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT UPPER & LOWER ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT & REAR STRUTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded & damp (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER & LOWER ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

many areas of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 82,340 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 82,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 80,596 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 80,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 79,440 miles

brake lines corroded

nsf anti roll bar link rubbers perished

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind from front brakes

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2013 79,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake lines corroded

nsf anti roll bar link rubbers perished

nsf outter sill corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind from front brakes

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 77,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,063 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 76,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,704 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nail removed from offside rear tyre. No punture found.

Nearside rear brake efficency less than offside.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake rubbing on.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,704 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nail removed from offside rear tyre. No punture found.

Nearside rear brake efficency less than offside.

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake rubbing on.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,125 miles

o/s/r outer sill panel corroded.

n/s/r outer sill p[anel corroded and holed.

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

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

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

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,294 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 66,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 66,274 miles

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyres on road are exessivley perished †

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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H796 CKH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 H796 CKH, 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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H796 CKH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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