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H403 YYL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,251 mi
Last recorded107,251 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 YYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 107,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 107,040 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all around bell housing. Suspect rocker cover gasket weeping slightly from rear. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 106,821 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 106,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 106,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 105,703 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,906 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 103,653 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 102,028 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 101,037 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,264 miles

corrosion underbody and suspension components

discs & pads front and rear worn

handbrake travel

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,352 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 90,546 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND OFFSIDE REAR CALIOER HANDBREAK SPINDEL POSSIBLE LEAK

HEADLAMPS NOT POPPING UP WITH SWITCH HAVE TO BE RAISED BY DASH SWITCH

Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,648 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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H403 YYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H403 YYL, 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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What year was H403 YYL registered?

H403 YYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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