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H846 BGJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,020 mi
Last recorded188,020 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH846 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 188,020 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 162,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 162,153 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 153,377 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 143,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 126,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,831 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2010 109,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,870 miles

Advise both front tyres cracked/perished

Advise offside rear tyre JUST legal at time of test.Tread is also cracked/perished in places but no cords exposed

Advise oil leak from engine

Advise rear brake discs corroded

Advise stonechip to middle of screen

Fail 18 Sep 2009 103,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise both front tyres cracked/perished

Advise front brake pads look low through wheels and brake discs worn/corroded

Advise offside rear tyre JUST legal at time of test.Tread is also cracked/perished in places but no cords exposed

Advise oil leak from engine

Advise rear brake discs corroded

Advise stonechip to middle of screen

Pass 8 Sep 2008 98,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 98,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 97,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,060 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,305 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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H846 BGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H846 BGJ, 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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H846 BGJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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