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E9 DRL

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 DRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 140,040 miles

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

All 4 Tyres Stretched On Rims

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 139,001 miles

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

Nearside Front split pin missing from bottom ball joint nut.

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose o/s/f wing loose. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rears

Fail 15 Oct 2024 138,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to the point cords are shown. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking to the point cords are shown. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front split pin missing from bottom ball joint nut.

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose o/s/f wing loose. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rears

Pass 7 Oct 2023 134,919 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

Pass 7 Oct 2022 134,831 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

Fail 23 Sep 2022 134,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 131,306 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,541 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,106 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 106,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 105,949 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2007 104,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 103,525 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 103,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 102,507 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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E9 DRL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E9 DRL, 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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E9 DRL is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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