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H923 LFC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,850 mi
Last recorded145,850 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH923 LFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 145,850 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 145,844 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 144,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 143,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 143,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 142,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 140,425 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 140,425 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 138,596 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 138,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 136,473 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 136,473 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 133,388 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 133,388 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 130,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 126,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 119,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 109,932 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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H923 LFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H923 LFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H923 LFC registered?

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

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