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H83 CFM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,744 mi
Last recorded115,744 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 CFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,744 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

brake pipes covered in a protective coating proventing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,238 miles

Signs of underfloor repairs but unable to check due to underseal.

Unable to inspect all metal brake pipes due to underseal.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 93,215 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Signs of underfloor repairs but unable to check due to underseal.

Unable to inspect all metal brake pipes due to underseal.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,054 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

RBT front brake imbalance: 24%

filler in 2 main chassis rails

Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,051 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

filler in 2 main chassis rails

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,123 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,537 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 90,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

suspect filler in chassis

unable to fully inspect due to heavy coating of wax oil

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,093 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in waxoil and could not be fully inspected

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,826 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,334 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 83,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,866 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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H83 CFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H83 CFM, 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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H83 CFM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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