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H219 YMR

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

175,596 mi
Last recorded175,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH219 YMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 175,596 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 175,590 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 175,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 172,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 172,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose and split pin missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 172,342 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch box section to chassis (rear of arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis (front of arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose both sides front lower wings corroded & insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both sides front lower outer sills are corroded

both sides lower chassis damaged/distorted

both sides rear inner wheel arches/inner sills/lower floors repaired and/or corroded

both sides rear lower outer sills/wheel arches repaired and/or corroded

lower cover is insecure

offside front lower chassis repaired and/or corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 165,833 miles

Nearside Front and offside front wings corroded at lower sections.

Park brake effort only just met,it would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 165,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor areas inner and outer. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor inner and outer areas. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front wings corroded at bottom edges

Rear park brake effort o/s low effort.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 159,367 miles

offside front wing not properly attached

nearside front wing properly attached

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 159,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing not properly attached

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front wing not properly attached

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 155,570 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 155,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 152,029 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 149,105 miles

lower part of nearside and offside front wings corroded no sharp edges

offside and nearside outer sills rusty

offside and nearside rear inner sills rusty

offside front inner wheel arch rusty

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2012 149,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

lower part of nearside and offside front wings corroded no sharp edges

offside and nearside outer sills rusty

offside and nearside rear inner sills rusty

offside front inner wheel arch rusty

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 144,583 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 144,583 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front wiper blades split.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 139,236 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 139,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

all over rust, n/s/f wing holed and split

fuel cap seal starting to perish

hazard switch insecure

pas rack damp

rear discs rusty on face

Pass 21 Aug 2009 134,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 131,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 128,418 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 128,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 125,124 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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H219 YMR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 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 H219 YMR, 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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H219 YMR is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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