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H381 YYY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,784 mi
Last recorded23,784 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH381 YYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 23,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 23,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,742 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 23,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,567 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,997 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,642 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,655 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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H381 YYY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H381 YYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H381 YYY registered?

H381 YYY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is H381 YYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H381 YYY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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