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51 DJD

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,764 mi
Last recorded44,764 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 DJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 44,764 miles

All rubber suspension bushes perished

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 44,741 miles

All suspension rubber bushings are perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,682 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas and rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,629 miles

All front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Coil spring corroded Both front and the NSR spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 44,629 miles

All front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Coil spring corroded Both front and the NSR spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,524 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear inner wheel arch areas and both rear outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 44,326 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and the NSR Spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills and both rear inner wheelarch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,768 miles

Surafce corrosion to the underbody,both rear inner wheelarch,and both rear outer sill areas

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,089 miles

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,795 miles

Surface corrosion to the OSR outer sill area

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,278 miles

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in the NSF tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,838 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,987 miles

all tyres underinflated

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,984 miles

all tyres underinflated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,717 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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51 DJD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 51 DJD, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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51 DJD is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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