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H868 AYH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,612 mi
Last recorded215,612 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH868 AYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 215,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff casing badly corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 214,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 212,544 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 212,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 209,198 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 208,045 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 208,045 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 202,484 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 202,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 196,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 186,224 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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H868 AYH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc 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 H868 AYH, 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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H868 AYH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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