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H765 YGF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,329 mi
Last recorded128,329 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH765 YGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,329 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,868 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,692 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer rear sill and under floor area corroded not holed (5.2.6)

all ball joint gaiters starting tp perish

surface corrosion on all discs

Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,692 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer rear sill and under floor area corroded not holed (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear replaced (4.1.E.1)

all ball joint gaiters starting tp perish

surface corrosion on all discs

Fail 1 Apr 2015 122,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,703 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 121,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 120,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 118,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 112,682 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 112,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 112,678 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 112,676 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,775 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 109,718 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 106,460 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 101,723 miles

near side rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 25 Apr 2008 101,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear boot floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 3 Apr 2007 100,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 100,162 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2006 97,506 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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H765 YGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 H765 YGF, 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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H765 YGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 1991.

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