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H843 DMX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,993 mi
Last recorded177,993 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH843 DMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 177,993 miles

Handbrake performance just met limit

O/s door step slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti roll bar missing

Rear floor slightly corroded

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Tyre’s slightly stretched

Pass 10 Mar 2017 177,646 miles

Discs slightly corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/s front door sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight diff leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 174,255 miles

Chassis rails dented.

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

O/s step rusted.

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

Outer sills rusted.

Suspension lowered (variable)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 174,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Chassis rails dented.

Coolant leak

O/s step in rusty.

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

Oil leak

Outer sills rusty.

Suspension lowered.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 171,762 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot split

oil leaks from g/box and rear diff

slight corrosion to o/s door step

Fail 29 Mar 2014 171,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot split

oil leaks from g/box and rear diff

slight corrosion to o/s door step

Pass 15 Mar 2013 169,265 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 169,265 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 154,236 miles

horn insecure

near side rear brake pipe getting corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 153,978 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

horn insecure

near side rear brake pipe getting corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 150,257 miles

p/a/s permanentlty disabled

slight corrsion both front door steps

Pass 17 Dec 2009 145,732 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion n/s/f sill

crack n/s/r light lens

Fail 12 Dec 2009 145,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion n/s/f sill

crack n/s/r light lens

Pass 15 Dec 2008 138,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2008 138,789 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2007 127,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 118,401 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 118,401 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 104,933 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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H843 DMX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H843 DMX, 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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H843 DMX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1991.

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