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H681 YGY

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,253 mi
Last recorded59,253 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH681 YGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 59,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight blow from center exhaust

slight play in offside front inner rack end

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,152 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,643 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 92,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,524 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,883 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,683 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,000 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 72,998 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,895 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,651 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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H681 YGY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H681 YGY, 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 H681 YGY registered?

H681 YGY is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1990.

Is H681 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H681 YGY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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