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H912 DVM

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,805 mi
Last recorded103,805 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH912 DVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 103,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly but still able to see through windscreen efficiently

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear (both) tyres wearing on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing signs of age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of age cracks

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing signs of age cracks (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2016 87,981 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing signs of age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of age cracks

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing signs of age cracks (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,087 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracks in Tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,407 miles

rear discs corroded

underbody components have heavy corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

underbody components have heavy corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,410 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,074 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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H912 DVM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H912 DVM, 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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H912 DVM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 1991.

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