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H225 VYG

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,680 mi
Last recorded111,680 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH225 VYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 111,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 110,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,475 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 105,987 miles

both rear tyres are getting low3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2020 104,805 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 104,803 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,993 miles

Both sills have started to corrode at the rear

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,444 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,056 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 92,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,759 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,697 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,697 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,321 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,082 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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H225 VYG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H225 VYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H225 VYG?

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What year was H225 VYG registered?

H225 VYG is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H225 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H225 VYG shows 24 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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