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H916 JLE

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,465 mi
Last recorded197,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH916 JLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2014 197,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 187,909 miles

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

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 178,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 169,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front chassis leg showing signs of corrosion advise

slight play in steering rack advise

Pass 3 Aug 2010 159,985 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 150,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in off side front steering rack arm advise.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 138,760 miles

slight play in near side front track rod arm

Pass 10 Jul 2007 127,812 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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H916 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H916 JLE, 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 H916 JLE registered?

H916 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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