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E17 DTW

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

104,763 mi
Last recorded104,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 DTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 104,763 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 104,075 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 102,922 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 102,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear tyre generally worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2008 84,160 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,437 miles

advanced pitting in front brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2005 77,236 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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E17 DTW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E17 DTW, 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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E17 DTW is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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