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H531 YGU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,449 mi
Last recorded139,449 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH531 YGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 139,449 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 139,300 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 138,975 miles

Nearside Front Visable signs anti roll bar rubs top arm in certain conditions

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 138,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower rollbar link lower mount has been repaired forcing the rollbar to be extremely close to the upper suspension arm

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,522 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 138,138 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front anti-roll bar upper link showing signs of touching upper arm , clear at time of test

Pass 28 Dec 2018 137,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 137,829 miles

Oil leak Engine Bay ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 137,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak Engine Bay ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 137,543 miles

Oil leak Rear Of Engine ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 137,130 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 136,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 136,028 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 135,253 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 134,735 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 134,066 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 133,613 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 132,387 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 131,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 130,442 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 130,402 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 29 Dec 2006 130,319 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to rear of o/s outer sill

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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H531 YGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 H531 YGU, 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H531 YGU registered?

H531 YGU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 1990.

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