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H89 LUD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,808 mi
Last recorded176,808 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 LUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 176,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 164,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 154,907 miles

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

Fail 7 Jun 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside & offside rear discs has slight rust

Pass 12 Jun 2015 146,669 miles

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

Fail 12 Jun 2015 146,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 139,020 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 137,517 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 137,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 132,982 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 128,257 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 128,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 May 2009 123,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2009 123,834 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 119,153 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 119,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 117,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 113,299 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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H89 LUD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H89 LUD, 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 H89 LUD registered?

H89 LUD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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