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H443 YYP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,588 mi
Last recorded147,588 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH443 YYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 147,588 miles

1. Car has been heavily modified and used for track use; 2. Horn working but sounds low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 163,313 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 162,353 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 157,449 miles

exhaust noisy

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 157,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 28 Mar 2013 157,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 149,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 142,547 miles

FRONT FUEL PIPES CORRODED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 136,226 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 133,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 133,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 130,140 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 130,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 126,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 126,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 125,315 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2005 122,516 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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H443 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H443 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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H443 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1991.

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