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H56 YEG

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,999 mi
Last recorded119,999 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 YEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 119,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

corrosion under car various

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,238 miles

Front Lower edge of front body wings corroded n/s and o/s

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weld/ underseal evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,364 miles

lower section of near side front wing corroding

near side front and off side rear shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 22 Aug 2023 111,364 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off side washer not working (3.5 (a))

lower section of near side front wing corroding

near side front and off side rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion lower wing

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 105,446 miles

Near side and off side outer sills corroding at rear

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,404 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,766 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,305 miles

All shock absorber dust covers deteriorating and split.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,974 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,974 miles

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

All shock absorber dust cover gaitors split into pieces

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,790 miles

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

bodywork corroded in near side and off side rear wheel archs getting near to seat belt mountings

near side and off side wiper blades deteriorating and split

Fail 31 Jul 2009 85,790 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork corroded in near side and off side rear wheel archs getting near to seat belt mountings

near side and off side wiper blades deteriorating and split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 85,308 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 85,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 79,017 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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H56 YEG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H56 YEG, 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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What year was H56 YEG registered?

H56 YEG is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H56 YEG safe to buy?

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