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H436 YYK

1991 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,501 mi
Last recorded117,501 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH436 YYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,501 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 117,501 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SUPPORT SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER & SUPPORT SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 117,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,521 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,850 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,987 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,016 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,140 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,718 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,348 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 93,943 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 88,396 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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H436 YYK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H436 YYK, 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 H436 YYK registered?

H436 YYK is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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