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H599 YGF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH599 YGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,011 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,025 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside parking brake effort low

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside parking brake effort low

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort very low

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,638 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,373 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,181 miles

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,695 miles

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

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2017 81,405 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,517 miles

Both rear & offside front brake pipes corroded

Offside Front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Rear brake disc pitted

Rear subframe brace bar inscure

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,726 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 79,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 111,011 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

n/s/r outer sill becoming weak.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 111,007 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear brake discs in poor condition.

n/s/r outer sill becoming weak.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,663 miles

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

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

front number plate poorly fixed

Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,421 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,127 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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H599 YGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H599 YGF, 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 H599 YGF registered?

H599 YGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1991.

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