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MAZ 8080

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8080
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 77,199 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 76,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 76,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,262 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,342 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 74,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,909 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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MAZ 8080 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MAZ 8080, 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

How do I check the history of MAZ 8080?

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What year was MAZ 8080 registered?

MAZ 8080 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 1992.

Is MAZ 8080 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 8080 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAZ 8080 have outstanding finance?

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