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H841 TCL

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,019 mi
Last recorded134,019 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH841 TCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 134,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension and brake components rusting and weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake discs surface rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2019 133,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 132,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 131,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pad wear

nearside rear outer sill corroding

rear discs rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2013 131,145 miles

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

front brakepad wear

offside front tyre tread wear

Pass 31 May 2012 130,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 129,844 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 May 2010 129,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 127,925 miles

front+rear subframe areas rusting

nearside rear undersill corrosion

surface rusting to brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2008 127,897 miles

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

front+rear subframe areas rusting

nearside rear undersill corrosion

surface rusting to brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2006 125,283 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 125,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H841 TCL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H841 TCL, 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 H841 TCL registered?

H841 TCL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H841 TCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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