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H838 CHD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,873 mi
Last recorded127,873 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 CHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 122,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 117,400 miles

all seconand parts fitted

chips in windscreen

nearside rear brake dics corroded

nerside front chassis starting to corrode

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 12 Oct 2010 117,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

nearside rear brake dics corroded

nerside front chassis starting to corrode

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 21 Oct 2009 108,941 miles

chips in windsreen

offside front tyre damage onb inner sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2009 108,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

chips in windsreen

offside front tyre damage onb inner sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2008 100,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,689 miles

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

nearside sill becoming corroded

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 9 Oct 2008 100,579 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 98,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 92,426 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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H838 CHD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H838 CHD, 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 H838 CHD registered?

H838 CHD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is H838 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H838 CHD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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