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H549 YGT

1990 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,404 mi
Last recorded51,404 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 YGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 48,740 miles

Front brake ferrules rusty

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake ferrules rusty

slight engine oil leak

underside has surface rust

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,264 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth.

Front and rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn.

Rear inner wheel arches corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2018 48,263 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth.

Front and rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn.

Rear inner wheel arches corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2018 48,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Accelerator pedal bracket fractured

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,906 miles

Oil leak

advise underbody rusty

front and rear bushes perished

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all front suspension arms corroded

all front suspension rubbers deteriorated

all rear suspension arms corroded

all rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all front suspension arms corroded

all front suspension rubbers deteriorated

all rear suspension arms corroded

all rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

front tyres worn low

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,128 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 47,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 46,488 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 46,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre perrished and cracking

nearside mirror glall missing

nearside rear tyre on aprox 2mm

wiper blades old and may fail when washers are woking

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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H549 YGT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H549 YGT, 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.

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H549 YGT is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1990.

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