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H774 YGF

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 YGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,680 miles

Offside reverse lamp not working

Fail 27 Nov 2024 77,680 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,406 miles

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

slight corrosion in offside outer sill panel

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and close to a failure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill is corroded, blistered and weak

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 74,844 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,363 miles

Nearside Rear has a nail in it

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front bumper near side stabiliser arm to bumper bolt is missing

front bumper off side stabiliser arm bolt into chassis has snapped

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer sill is blistered and weak

Fail 23 Oct 2019 74,107 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Outer sill is blistered and weak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,632 miles

both rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,542 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side pin bush deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,426 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

rear anty-rollbar corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,102 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 64,102 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,751 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,751 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,759 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,947 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,488 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,296 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 44,776 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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H774 YGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H774 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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What year was H774 YGF registered?

H774 YGF is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is H774 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H774 YGF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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