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SIL 1360

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,422 mi
Last recorded158,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 1360
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 158,422 miles

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

wiper ends split

Fail 15 Jan 2014 158,150 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

wiper ends split

Pass 12 Jan 2013 146,870 miles

all rubber ball joint boots perished

brake fluid level low

front brakes worn

hazard switch poor

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

offside outer sill rusty

some front brake inbalence

vehicle under side rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2012 142,921 miles

front suspension ball joint rubber boots perished

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

track rod end rubber boots perished

vehicle underside generally rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2012 142,921 miles

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

front suspension ball joint rubber boots perished

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

track rod end rubber boots perished

vehicle underside generally rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2011 140,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 140,170 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 136,611 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 129,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 124,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 114,987 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 106,082 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 106,081 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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SIL 1360 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SIL 1360, 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 SIL 1360 registered?

SIL 1360 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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