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H719 YYX

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH719 YYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2021 121,094 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2017 121,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules a 4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 120,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 120,237 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,113 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 11,878 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 105,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 105,827 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 101,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded.o/s and n/s floor,rear subframe and o/s and n/s rear chassis slightly corroded.rear diff leaking.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 101,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded.o/s and n/s floor,rear subframe and o/s and n/s rear chassis slightly corroded.rear diff leaking.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 99,530 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 99,530 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

one o/s washer jet not working

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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H719 YYX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H719 YYX, 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 H719 YYX registered?

H719 YYX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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