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S458 UTD

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,678 mi
Last recorded222,678 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 UTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 222,678 miles

filler on sills

oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2014 222,678 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

filler on sills

oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2013 215,883 miles

chips on screen

filler in sills

oil & water leaks

rust patches

Pass 6 Mar 2012 207,395 miles

filler n/s/r outer sill

o/s/r outer sill corroding

rust patches

some brake pipes rusty

track rod end boots & swivel boots perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 201,076 miles

oil leak

rust patches

small chips in screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 194,931 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 194,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 185,445 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion under car

Fail 10 Mar 2009 185,445 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion under car

Pass 10 Mar 2008 176,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 127,695 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 127,695 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 156,172 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 156,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 137,292 miles

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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S458 UTD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S458 UTD, 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 S458 UTD registered?

S458 UTD is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1991.

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