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H437 YYP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,708 mi
Last recorded89,708 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH437 YYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 89,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,427 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both sill panels slightly corroded

offside front tyre has age cracks

Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,427 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both sill panels slightly corroded

offside front tyre has age cracks

Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 85,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,051 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 82,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,793 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 79,778 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,194 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 76,185 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,185 miles

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

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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H437 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 H437 YYP, 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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H437 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1991.

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