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EAZ 9485

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,932 mi
Last recorded53,932 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 9485
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 53,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 53,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,295 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 52,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2021 50,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 50,044 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,759 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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EAZ 9485 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 EAZ 9485, 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 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAZ 9485 registered?

EAZ 9485 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 1993.

Is EAZ 9485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAZ 9485 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAZ 9485 have outstanding finance?

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