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NIL 9960

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,739 mi
Last recorded185,739 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9960
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2010 185,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 173,876 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 173,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 161,346 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALLS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE FRONT LAMP LENS CRACKED (SIDELIGHT/FLASHER)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 48,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 136,658 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 136,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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NIL 9960 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NIL 9960, 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 NIL 9960 registered?

NIL 9960 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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