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H923 DPN

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,643 mi
Last recorded175,643 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH923 DPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 175,643 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate incorrect Positioned (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 174,677 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 174,299 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 173,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 173,092 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 172,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 166,099 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 166,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 155,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 151,401 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 151,401 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 148,522 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to both brake pipes to both rear brake hoses

Pass 18 Dec 2008 141,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 133,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 125,914 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 125,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H923 DPN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H923 DPN, 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 H923 DPN registered?

H923 DPN is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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