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A8 GSO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,886 mi
Last recorded79,886 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,886 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion to inner rear floorpans

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 75,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,925 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,222 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 70,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

clutch padal anti slip rubber worn/split

engine oil level low

plastic sill /rear lower panels covers fitted / unable to test/check areas

Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,526 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

clutch padal anti slip rubber worn/split

engine oil level low

plastic sill /rear lower panels covers fitted / unable to test/check areas

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 59,872 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,755 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2007 56,755 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 52,713 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 52,713 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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A8 GSO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 A8 GSO, 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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A8 GSO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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