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H742 YUV

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 YUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 100,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,853 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,716 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 98,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front seal corroded

Nearside Rear seal corroded

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

Offside Rear seal corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,392 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,972 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,636 miles

Washers poor effort

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,820 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 93,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

very small amount of bind on o/s/f and n/s/r service brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,737 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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H742 YUV 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 78.6%.

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 H742 YUV, 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 H742 YUV registered?

H742 YUV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1991.

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