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H818 BGH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,770 mi
Last recorded169,770 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH818 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 169,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 169,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 154,389 miles

Accident damage left front door and rear quarter damage

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Right front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2010 145,415 miles

Damage to nearsidefront door and rear wing

Driverside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2010 145,415 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Damage to nearsidefront door and rear wing

Driverside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 132,945 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 132,945 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front and rear brake discs getting pitted and corroded.

Both front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Both front track rod end dust covers split.

Both rear road springs getting corroded.

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Front windscreen begining to delaminate in lower corners.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak on engine.

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 120,749 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 104,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 94,663 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 94,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 79,436 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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H818 BGH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H818 BGH, 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 H818 BGH registered?

H818 BGH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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