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H839 POA

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,770 mi
Last recorded164,770 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH839 POA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 164,770 miles

Both chassis rails corroded, but not considered to be excessive.

Both inner sills corroded, but not considered to be excessive.

Both outer sills corroded, but not considered to be excessive.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wing corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 164,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both chassis rails corroded, but not considered to be excessive.

Both inner sills corroded, but not considered to be excessive.

Both outer sills corroded, but not considered to be excessive.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wing corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 156,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 156,824 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2010 149,912 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 149,912 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 138,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 128,572 miles

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

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

both front to rear chissis have slight damage

Fail 8 Sep 2007 122,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

chissis slighty damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2007 122,295 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

chissis slighty damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2006 116,029 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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H839 POA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H839 POA, 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 H839 POA registered?

H839 POA is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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