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MAZ 5709

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,407 mi
Last recorded92,407 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 5709
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 91,776 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 91,776 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,943 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,238 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Underside of vehicle has heavy deposits of surface corrosion.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 89,235 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

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

Frt number plate poor condition.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside of vehicle has heavy deposits of surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,400 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required parking brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Jun 2007 83,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,401 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 72,401 miles

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

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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MAZ 5709 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MAZ 5709, 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 MAZ 5709 registered?

MAZ 5709 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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