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H23 YVH

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,948 mi
Last recorded17,948 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 YVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 17,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 17,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 17,873 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 17,492 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 17,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 16,573 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 16,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 16,015 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges slightly worn and minor cracking in the treads

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have minor cracking in the treads

Pass 2 May 2013 15,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 15,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,081 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 14,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,608 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 11,892 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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H23 YVH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H23 YVH, 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

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What year was H23 YVH registered?

H23 YVH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H23 YVH safe to buy?

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