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H799 YYW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,328 mi
Last recorded111,328 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH799 YYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 111,328 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 111,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all age releated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased ans covered in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 93,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all age releated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased ans covered in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underbody, subframes and suspension components

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,818 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under bonnet (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2021 92,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Under bonnet (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,947 miles

All steering, suspension boots/ gaiters have perished.

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,647 miles

All steering/suspension bushes have perished but no movement found.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes have surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,647 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch has corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to the point where cord is exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering/suspension bushes have perished but no movement found.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes have surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,482 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

All rubber boots/gaiters have perished put preventing the ingress of dirt.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

All brake discs have surface corrosion

All rubber boots/gaiters have perished put preventing the ingress of dirt.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake grabbing slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pads starting to crumble

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,990 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all steering/ suspension bushes and gaiters have perished but not resulting in movement or allowing ingress of dirt

all steering/ suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,310 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre perished

suspension bushes perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,310 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre perished

suspension bushes perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre Heavily Perished Only Just Passed Test.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight Corrosion On Underside Components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 80,586 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,646 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 79,646 miles

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

offside front perished and just passed tesrt

Pass 7 Mar 2009 78,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,304 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2008 76,304 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2007 74,466 miles

advise front number plate

Pass 14 Dec 2005 71,974 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 1,170 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise front number plate starting to fade

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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H799 YYW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H799 YYW, 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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H799 YYW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1991.

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