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C26 REE

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,216 mi
Last recorded106,216 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 REE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 92,711 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 87,846 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 85,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 84,570 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,557 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 84,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,365 miles

HANDBRAKE JUST UP TO STANDARD

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,819 miles

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

under body surface rust

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,553 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,029 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight under body surface rust

Fail 27 Sep 2012 81,791 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight under body surface rust

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak at engine.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,059 miles

oil leak

rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,714 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 80,714 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 78,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2006 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2005 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bottom ball joint rubber boots sligtly split

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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C26 REE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C26 REE, 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 C26 REE registered?

C26 REE is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is C26 REE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 REE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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