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K960 EJH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,811 mi
Last recorded167,811 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK960 EJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 167,811 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 167,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 165,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 164,294 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 164,293 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 169,711 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

erratic RPM / poor idle speed / surging

nearside front mud flap adruft

oark brake travel near max limit end

park brake travel near max limit end

Pass 18 Feb 2010 169,711 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

erratic RPM / poor idle speed / surging

nearside front mud flap adruft

oark brake travel near max limit end

park brake travel near max limit end

Fail 17 Feb 2010 159,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

erratic RPM / poor idle speed / surging

nearside front mud flap adruft

park brake travel near max limit end

Pass 3 Mar 2009 154,270 miles

Coolant leak

boot lock worn / catch release faulty / intermittant operation

Fail 26 Feb 2009 154,269 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 148,843 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 148,843 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake effiency low

Pass 24 Dec 2005 141,554 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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K960 EJH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K960 EJH, 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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K960 EJH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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