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D10 OWO

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,286 mi
Last recorded148,286 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 OWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 148,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (on square union) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 145,711 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Emissions tested as pre august 1992 - import

Headlamp beam images are very poor

Fail 19 Jun 2025 145,711 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Will not lock in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Emissions tested as pre august 1992 - import

Headlamp beam images are very poor

Tyres appear under inflated

Pass 7 Mar 2023 144,967 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 141,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,211 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 140,171 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2018 139,157 miles

Oil leak from engine and clutch slave cyl.

Fail 11 May 2018 139,157 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both lamps (1.3.2b)

Oil leak from engine and clutch slave cyl.

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,018 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 133,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,569 miles

o/s/r tyre spliting up

small chip on windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 116,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to floorpan and inner sills

Pass 10 Dec 2010 115,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust clamp bolt missing

Pass 23 Dec 2009 113,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads wearing low inner

Fail 26 Nov 2008 111,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 26 Nov 2008 111,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 7 Dec 2007 108,715 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 108,588 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 108,588 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D10 OWO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D10 OWO, 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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D10 OWO is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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