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B17 YBD

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,178 mi
Last recorded56,178 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 YBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 56,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 56,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 55,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 55,951 miles

Driver's airbag missing STEERING WHEEL (7.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 55,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 54,103 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 51,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,953 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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B17 YBD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 B17 YBD, 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 36 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 B17 YBD registered?

B17 YBD is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B17 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 YBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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