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H639 YUU

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,623 mi
Last recorded138,623 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH639 YUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 138,623 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Wing insecure

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed areas N/S . O/S.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 138,403 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 29 Mar 2023 138,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2022 138,337 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded out side prescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,326 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion out side prescribed area.

Pass 5 May 2020 137,662 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 137,648 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 134,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,363 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,906 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 111,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 111,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 111,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,847 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 110,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 110,389 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 110,389 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 109,979 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 100,762 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2007 109,410 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 109,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 106,449 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 106,449 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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H639 YUU 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 75%.

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 H639 YUU, 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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H639 YUU is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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