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H828 DCR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH828 DCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 101,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,776 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wings corrodid

Fail 4 Jan 2013 100,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wings corrodid

Fail 7 Mar 2011 99,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bottom of front wings rotting.

some brake pipes corroding.

underbody surface corrsion.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,190 miles

bottom of front wings rotting.

some brake pipes corroding.

underbody surface corrsion.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 98,780 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 96,796 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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H828 DCR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H828 DCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H828 DCR registered?

H828 DCR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 1991.

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