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H433 YYL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,927 mi
Last recorded138,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH433 YYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 138,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 138,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 126,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all ball joint and track rod end covers perished

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2012 125,380 miles

all front ball joint and track rod end covers perished

front and rear subframes corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 122,047 miles

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 119,229 miles

all damper rubber dirt shields split

both fronts and offside rear road springs very rusty

front suspension arms rusty

nearside lower ball joint gaiter perished and splitting

rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension upper arms rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,586 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear suspension components getting rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2009 11,586 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn low

rear suspension components getting rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2008 109,265 miles

both rear brake discs getting rusty

rear suspension components getting rusty

track rod end and ball joint rubber gaiters getting perished and starting to split

Pass 21 Feb 2007 103,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 95,507 miles

Nearside track rod end gaiter splitting

Fail 19 Jan 2006 94,921 miles

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

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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H433 YYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H433 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 H433 YYL registered?

H433 YYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1991.

Is H433 YYL safe to buy?

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