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UIW 9765

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,579 mi
Last recorded132,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 9765
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 132,579 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 132,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 115,507 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 115,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 103,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 102,472 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 102,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 100,456 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 100,456 miles

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

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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UIW 9765 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UIW 9765, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UIW 9765 registered?

UIW 9765 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is UIW 9765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIW 9765 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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