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H91 NRX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH91 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 125,690 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion engine bay

corrosion front & rear suspension

Fail 30 Apr 2014 125,690 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 125,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion engine bay

corrosion front & rear suspension

Pass 19 Jun 2012 124,242 miles

signs of corrosion rear subframe

Fail 29 May 2012 124,242 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs corrosion rear subframe

Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,538 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 122,049 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust on front and rear supframe .rust rear brake discs

Pass 5 May 2010 122,049 miles

rust on front and rear supframe .rust rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,999 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 121,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rust on offside rear brake disc

Pass 6 Jun 2008 121,954 miles

rust on front and rear suspension . rust on metal brake pipes . offside rear top suspension mount bush excess worn . nearside front tyre worn both edges and tread very low

Fail 3 Jun 2008 121,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rust on front and rear suspension . rust on metal brake pipes . offside rear top suspension mount bush excess worn . nearside front tyre worn both edges and tread very low

Pass 30 Jun 2007 107,825 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit †front brake pads low

offside rear top wishbone outer bush excess deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2006 74,720 miles

front brake pads low †offside rear top wishbone bush worn

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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H91 NRX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H91 NRX, 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 H91 NRX registered?

H91 NRX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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