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H238 YMR

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,861 mi
Last recorded125,861 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 YMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,861 miles

Central Exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel more than expected

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel more than expected

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 125,760 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 125,760 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 125,022 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (nearside and offside) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (nearside and offside) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (nearside and offside) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (nearside and offside) (1.1.11 (c))

battery light is on on dashboard (may require attention)

front subframe and suspension components have surface corrosion in places

oil dampness under engine area

rear subframe and suspension components have surface corrosion in places

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded in places

front subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded in places

some surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,218 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes all starting to perish heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advanced travel on park brake lever (would benefit from adjustment as park brake performance is only just met)

battery charge light is on (may need attention)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

some corrosion to power steering pipes in places

some oil dampness under engine area

some surface corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded)

Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,970 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt webbing is slightly worn and starting to frey

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

door mirror is missing

some corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded)

some oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

vehicle has lowering springs fitted front and rear

Fail 18 Dec 2019 123,970 miles

Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit foglight wiring under bumper (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt webbing is slightly worn and starting to frey

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal rubber is slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

door mirror is missing

some corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded)

some oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

vehicle has lowering springs fitted front and rear

Pass 7 Nov 2017 123,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 123,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 118,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 115,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 111,389 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 111,354 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 105,487 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level low

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 99,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 99,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,000 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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H238 YMR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H238 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H238 YMR is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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