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H442 YYP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,057 mi
Last recorded45,057 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH442 YYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,057 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r o/s/r sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,484 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 38,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 25,571 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,601 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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H442 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H442 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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What year was H442 YYP registered?

H442 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1991.

Is H442 YYP safe to buy?

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