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H8 JMD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,809 mi
Last recorded25,809 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 JMD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,809 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 25,492 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 25,492 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,293 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,712 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 23,663 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 23,295 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 22,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 19,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 18,544 miles

nearside outer front tyre cracking

offside outer front tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2013 18,544 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside outer front tyre cracking

offside outer front tyre cracking

Pass 9 May 2012 16,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 12,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,154 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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H8 JMD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H8 JMD, 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 H8 JMD registered?

H8 JMD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1991.

Is H8 JMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 JMD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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