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EOI 700

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,537 mi
Last recorded43,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOI 700
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 43,537 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 43,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,005 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 43,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 42,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,772 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,035 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,279 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,512 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Feb 2010 35,512 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion in various places

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,609 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 31,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,912 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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EOI 700 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EOI 700, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EOI 700 registered?

EOI 700 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1992.

Is EOI 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOI 700 shows 24 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.

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