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C 999

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,701 mi
Last recorded134,701 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC 999
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 134,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension component corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Between transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 131,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from inbetween transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 128,156 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from inbetween transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 122,349 miles

Nearside sill corroded at rear

Offside seat fixed no fore and aft movement

Offside sill corroded at rear

Pass 12 May 2020 120,522 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front lower ball joint boots cracking

corrosion to rear of sills

Fail 12 May 2020 120,522 miles

Emissions not tested no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front lower ball joint boots cracking

corrosion to rear of sills

Pass 1 Mar 2019 118,139 miles

under body corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,020 miles

corrosion to various steering & suspension components

perishing to various steering & suspension dust covers

Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,943 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2017 117,943 miles

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

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,749 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

rear brake discs lipped and scored

Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,887 miles

All brake discs showing surface corrosion.

Vechicle suspension components etc. showing surface corrosion suspect vehicle has been standing?

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,805 miles

corrosion on coil springs,

o/s wiper only clearing one way.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 115,259 miles

bottom ball joint covers perishing

coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

bottom ball joint covers perishing

coil springs corroded

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,351 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 10 Mar 2011 114,351 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 113,043 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and splitting

front discs corroded

tracking

offside rear tyre punctured on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 112,343 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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C 999 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C 999, 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 C 999 registered?

C 999 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is C 999 safe to buy?

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