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H413 YYL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,439 mi
Last recorded83,439 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH413 YYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,828 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 82,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,410 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,861 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 75,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 71,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 66,788 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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H413 YYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H413 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 H413 YYL registered?

H413 YYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H413 YYL safe to buy?

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