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H808 PRD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,736 mi
Last recorded161,736 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH808 PRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 161,736 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 15 May 2018 159,801 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 159,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,640 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,343 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,274 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,274 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2012 84,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

to low brake roller brake

Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

to low brake roller brake

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,846 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges and close to minimum tread depth

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

Front brake disc worn and corroded

Rear brake disc pitted

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edges and close to minimum tread depth

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

Front brake disc worn and corroded

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear brake disc pitted

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 148,614 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear disc's are pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 146,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 146,123 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 139,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 130,566 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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H808 PRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H808 PRD, 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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H808 PRD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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