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H406 YYL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

89,792 mi
Last recorded89,792 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH406 YYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 89,792 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 89,792 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 89,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing placed in windscreen (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Main Chassis rail (fractured and seriously damaged by grounding out) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (grounded out) seriously damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative suspension has no wheel clearance or discernible movement, (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components spring is fouling the drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components spring is fouling the drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative suspension has no discernible movement or wheel clearance (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,077 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 85,074 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Catalyst missing (7.3.D.3)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red emits white light (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,280 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

vehicle has been stood

Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

vehicle has been stood

Fail 23 Jun 2015 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 74,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid low front pads on 2-3mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust on body

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,533 miles

brake fluid low front pads on 2-3mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust on body

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake caliper wet but no signs of a fluid leak

rear service brake application 35% imbalanced

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,712 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 73,385 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,346 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sill panels showing early stages of corrosion.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,346 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear outer sill panels showing early stages of corrosion.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 70,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,275 miles

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 13 Jun 2006 60,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 60,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 56,457 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 56,457 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H406 YYL 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 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H406 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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H406 YYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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