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H94 YYP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,419 mi
Last recorded182,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH94 YYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 182,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

underside of car coated in thick underseal. inspection very difficult

Fail 12 Jan 2021 182,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both front chassis rails/floorpans.. offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 16 Nov 2019 179,902 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 179,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing inssecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 175,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

top inner wheel arch (under bonnet) corroded offside

Fail 14 Nov 2018 175,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer to inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

top inner wheel arch (under bonnet) corroded offside

Pass 29 Nov 2017 170,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 164,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2016 184,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2015 157,588 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 149,856 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 149,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 142,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 142,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 136,584 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2012 136,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,954 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 128,954 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 125,269 miles

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 121,127 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 115,797 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,070 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 95,479 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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H94 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 H94 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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H94 YYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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