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E15 GEL

1992 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,908 mi
Last recorded109,908 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 GEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 109,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 108,206 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 108,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,436 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 104,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,284 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded but not structural or likely to cause injury

Offside Front Body under wing corroded but not structural

Offside Front Wing corroded but not structural or likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,258 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded but not structural or likely to cause injury

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body under wing corroded but not structural

Offside Front Wing corroded but not structural or likely to cause injury

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,623 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front and rear inner sills/floor pans starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,876 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 92,876 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,939 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 91,938 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,447 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,680 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,520 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r sill panel corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,705 miles

o/s/r sill panel corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2008 78,259 miles

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

small corrosion o/s/r sill panel

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,259 miles

small corrosion o/s/r sill panel

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 66,514 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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E15 GEL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E15 GEL, 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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E15 GEL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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