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MXI 861

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,956 mi
Last recorded116,956 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 861
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 116,956 miles

Nearside Front wipers smear slightly

all; brake pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 May 2016 116,956 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front wipers smear slightly

all; brake pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2016 116,891 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,192 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 110,191 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,099 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads worn

under body corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 100,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads worn

under body corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 98,971 miles

alloy wheels damaged

front brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight smeer to wipers

underbody corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 98,971 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

alloy wheels damaged

front brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight smeer to wipers

underbody corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 97,124 miles

brake discs corroded

corrosion to various brake pipes

heavy corrosion to various steering & suspension components

previous welding repairs carried out to sills will not go through with thumb pressure

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle under body heavily corroded / pin hole in o/s/f chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front floor corroded on chassis legs

Fail 28 May 2010 96,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 96,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 96,467 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 94,885 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 94,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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MXI 861 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MXI 861, 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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MXI 861 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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