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H659 YUU

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,862 mi
Last recorded134,862 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH659 YUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 134,862 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 130,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 129,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 129,047 miles

coolant tank bubbling up possible air lock

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2019 128,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 128,109 miles

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

coolant weeping bottom radiator

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,895 miles

movement of n/s/r suspension bushes upper and lower stub axle bushes

some movement in o/s/r suspension bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement of n/s/r suspension bushes upper and lower stub axle bushes

some movement in o/s/r suspension bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 126,051 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 126,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 125,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2011 125,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 123,762 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 123,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 123,212 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 122,990 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 121,219 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 121,204 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn and on limit

nearside rear outer sill corroded

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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H659 YUU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H659 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 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 H659 YUU registered?

H659 YUU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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