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FLZ 61

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 61
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 131,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 130,550 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION (CRUSTY) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 130,388 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 130,382 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 129,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 129,522 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 128,870 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 128,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak - radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 125,361 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 125,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 114,142 miles

Oil leak

advise handbrake adjustment

nsf tyre wearing

nsr coil corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,650 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 109,648 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,888 miles

ADV REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADV REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rera fog lamp slightly obscured by tow bar, but not by more than 50%

Fail 3 Oct 2011 96,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rera fog lamp slightly obscured by tow bar, but not by more than 50%

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,162 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 77,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,698 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 71,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FOG LIGHT 50% OBSCURED BY TOW BAR

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 69,678 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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FLZ 61 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FLZ 61, 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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What year was FLZ 61 registered?

FLZ 61 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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