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A16 LMX

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 105,061 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,651 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,136 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 104,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers smearing slightly

tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 103,041 miles

exhaust rear tail pipe missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,202 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,202 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2011 100,446 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 100,446 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,642 miles

both front wings have slight corrosion to bottom

Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,654 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 97,696 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 96,602 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 96,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 94,736 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 94,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 92,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 92,245 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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A16 LMX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 A16 LMX, 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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What year was A16 LMX registered?

A16 LMX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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