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H883 JVR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

283,516 mi
Last recorded283,516 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH883 JVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 283,516 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2018 283,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 268,866 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 3 May 2017 268,866 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 7 May 2016 254,695 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 254,695 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 areas (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

centre brake light inop

Pass 20 Apr 2015 240,224 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 240,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

corrosion on rear subframe

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s headlamp lens loose but secure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 225,400 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 225,400 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 211,159 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills at rear

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosionon n/s and o/s front brake pipes

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge(raised tread)

o/s outer sill corroded but not holed

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

some wear in n/s rack end

Fail 11 Apr 2013 211,159 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills at rear

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosionon n/s and o/s front brake pipes

n/s headlamp output and beam image deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge(raised tread)

o/s outer sill corroded but not holed

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

some imbalance in rear brake performance

some wear in n/s rack end

Pass 19 Apr 2012 196,487 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 196,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 183,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 173,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 170,872 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 170,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 167,138 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 167,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

dampness around n/s/r caliper!!!!?

Pass 12 Apr 2007 160,030 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 160,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 154,713 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 154,713 miles

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

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 JVR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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