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H883 ATV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,948 mi
Last recorded142,948 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH883 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front and rear suspention

hand brake travel

offside chassi slightly damaged

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 8 Dec 2013 142,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside chassi slightly damaged

oil leak

white furring on brake pipes

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front and rear suspention

hand brake travel

Fail 29 Jul 2013 142,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 141,715 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 141,715 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

signs of slight oil leaking

signs of water leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 134,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 130,069 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 130,042 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 127,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 123,077 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 123,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 110,576 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 110,410 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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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H883 ATV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 H883 ATV, 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 H883 ATV registered?

H883 ATV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H883 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H883 ATV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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