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A3 AFR

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,118 mi
Last recorded58,118 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 58,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,082 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 17%

Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,017 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 53,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,658 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,748 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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A3 AFR 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 95.5%.

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 A3 AFR, 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 A3 AFR registered?

A3 AFR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is A3 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 AFR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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