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H797 EEU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,503 mi
Last recorded212,503 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 EEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 212,503 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 198,968 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 184,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 184,911 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 171,713 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 164,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 145,210 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 26 Oct 2011 134,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,471 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 122,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 120,650 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 120,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 118,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 118,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 109,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 93,217 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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H797 EEU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H797 EEU, 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 H797 EEU registered?

H797 EEU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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