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C2 BMH

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,523 mi
Last recorded51,523 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 BMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 51,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,982 miles

O/S/F Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 13 May 2024 48,022 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 46,224 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 44,185 miles

N/S/R Outer sill corroded but not 30cm within prescribed area

O/S/R Outer sill corroded but not 30cm within prescribed area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 42,558 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 41,080 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 41,071 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated unattached from securing ring, Still preventing the ingress of dirt at normal road position. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 39,156 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 37,246 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 37,243 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 35,328 miles

Air con pump leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 33,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 31,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 30,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 23,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 18,874 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,960 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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C2 BMH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 C2 BMH, 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 C2 BMH registered?

C2 BMH is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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