MOT Status
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132,153 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper shock absorber has slight movement
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both sides front upper door shuts starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s + o/s door shut corroded
slight play o/s/f upper shock
play in o/s/f top mount / shock assembly
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamps not opening (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r tyre valve perrished
Centre Brake pipe leaking front to back brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)
n/s/r tyre valve perrished
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Both front brakes slightly binding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brakes have 21% imbalance
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust rusting
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine misfiring under load
off side rear tyre tread low on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H881 YYW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 H881 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H881 YYW is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 1990.
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