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H922 PNO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,144 mi
Last recorded101,144 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH922 PNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,144 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 99,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 96,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,104 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,104 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,121 miles

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

offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,121 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,760 miles

all front suspension component joint gaiters deteriorated not yet to excess

inner rear lower wheel arch areas corroded not yet to excess nor in pescribed areas

Fail 3 Apr 2014 86,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all front suspension component joint gaiters deteriorated not yet to excess

inner rear lower wheel arch areas corroded not yet to excess nor in pescribed areas

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,477 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 85,477 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,169 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 83,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,743 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,621 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 79,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,668 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 75,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,098 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,418 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 73,418 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,072 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 69,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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H922 PNO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H922 PNO, 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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H922 PNO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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