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H3 VHB

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,066 mi
Last recorded50,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 VHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 50,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,064 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,993 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,983 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,939 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 49,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,510 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,263 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 49,263 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle managed to open for test (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,121 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,608 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Ticking Noise From Dash Area

All Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Link Rod Bushes Perishing

All Suspension Components Rusting

Both Steering Rack Gaitors Perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,974 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Bushes Perishing

All Front Suspension Components Rusting

Both Outer Sills Rusting

Tested in Wet Conditions

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,143 miles

Slight surface rusting on ns&os rear lower sill.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 45,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Slight surface rusting on ns&os rear lower sill.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,910 miles

NSF brakehas slightly restricted movement.

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

Wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,337 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,225 miles

Slight surface rusting on ns&os step sill underneath chrome covers.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,306 miles

Slight surface rusting on ns&os step sills under chrome covers.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 29,027 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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H3 VHB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H3 VHB, 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 H3 VHB registered?

H3 VHB is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1992.

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