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MXI 9243

1991 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,058 mi
Last recorded176,058 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 9243
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 176,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 173,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edges and wearing lumpy

oil leak

osr tyre wearing lumpy across tread

Pass 12 Nov 2013 168,125 miles

nsf, osf, and osr tyres wearing slightly lumpy across tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 163,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 162,296 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 157,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 143,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 143,051 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 142,056 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 13 May 2008 142,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 May 2007 136,823 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 136,823 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2006 12,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 12,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 9243 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXI 9243, 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 MXI 9243 registered?

MXI 9243 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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