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ELZ 5789

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,350 mi
Last recorded197,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5789
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 197,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 197,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 195,298 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 195,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 192,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 188,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 188,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to crack on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2015 181,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has a small hole in tread but not showing chords

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 181,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has a small hole in tread but not showing chords

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 94,770 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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ELZ 5789 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ELZ 5789, 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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ELZ 5789 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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