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AMO 259A

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,314 mi
Last recorded111,314 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 259A
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 111,314 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 111,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,760 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 108,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,693 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

N/S/F COIL SPRING LOCK NUT LOOSE AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRING LOCK NUT LOOSE

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 105,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

N/S/F COIL SPRING LOCK NUT LOOSE AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRING LOCK NUT LOOSE

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 101,127 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F INNER DOOR SILL CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,875 miles

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

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded to excess but not in a prescribed area

rear inner and outer sills corroded, difficult to assess due to amount of undersill

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,741 miles

both outer sills have some corrosion.

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,632 miles

rear discs coroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,865 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AMO 259A is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AMO 259A, 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 AMO 259A registered?

AMO 259A is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is AMO 259A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMO 259A shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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