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ILZ 8127

1992 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,150 mi
Last recorded172,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 8127
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 172,150 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 171,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 170,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 169,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 169,042 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 169,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 166,438 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 166,384 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake disc's warped

rear chassis damaged

rear diff leaking

wiper motor faulty

Pass 15 May 2006 157,934 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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ILZ 8127 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ILZ 8127, 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 ILZ 8127 registered?

ILZ 8127 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is ILZ 8127 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 8127 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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