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H92 YYP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,900 mi
Last recorded99,900 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH92 YYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,900 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 99,894 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 99,894 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 99,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Fail 5 Jun 2017 99,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 10 May 2016 98,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 98,537 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 98,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,274 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 98,266 miles

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch and outer sill corroded not prescribed

Pass 2 Jul 2009 98,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 93,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 93,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 89,385 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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H92 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H92 YYP, 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 H92 YYP registered?

H92 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 1991.

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