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YIW 6841

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,998 mi
Last recorded99,998 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 6841
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 99,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray loose

Fail 5 May 2011 99,998 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under tray loose

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 93,696 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,074 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 86,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 84,455 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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YIW 6841 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 YIW 6841, 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 YIW 6841 registered?

YIW 6841 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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