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H82 XUM

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,918 mi
Last recorded153,918 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH82 XUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 153,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 153,910 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 152,704 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

jacking damage to rear of the chassis legs

no heatshield fitted

plastic inner arch covers fitted at rear

rear upper wishbones corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 152,533 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet badly out of alignment

front indicators incorporated with side lamps

no heatshield fitted

plastic inner arch covers at rear

Fail 1 Apr 2021

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at the new joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner wing/sill area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner wing areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wing areas holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

bad jacking damage to rear offside lower sill area

bonnett badly out of alignment

front indicators incorparated with side lamps

no heatshield fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 151,734 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 151,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 151,193 miles

offside front chassis leg corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust back box/tail pipe corroded slight blow

Pass 26 Aug 2017 151,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion offside chassis leg

Pass 27 Aug 2016 150,751 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 150,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 149,338 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 149,338 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 148,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 147,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 147,363 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 147,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 138,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 138,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 133,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 129,135 miles

rear brake slight noise

Pass 5 Oct 2006 124,853 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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H82 XUM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 H82 XUM, 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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H82 XUM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1991.

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