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SIB 1363

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,521 mi
Last recorded105,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 1363
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,952 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 101,454 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,399 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)

o/s/r outer sill slighty corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2008 98,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r outer sill slighty corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,831 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 95,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 89,790 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 89,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SIB 1363 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SIB 1363, 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 SIB 1363 registered?

SIB 1363 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is SIB 1363 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 1363 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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