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61 LEE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

137,141 mi
Last recorded137,141 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 LEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 137,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 136,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 136,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 135,517 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 135,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 134,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 134,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,343 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 130,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 129,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 127,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 125,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 124,931 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 123,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 122,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 119,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 119,930 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 118,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 116,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 112,716 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 112,716 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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61 LEE is a 1992 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 91.3%.

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 61 LEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 61 LEE registered?

61 LEE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is 61 LEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 LEE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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