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MAZ 8412

1992 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8412
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 94,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 93,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 93,301 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 93,257 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,676 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 92,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,293 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg dented

Fail 2 Aug 2016 92,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front chassis leg dented

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,716 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,484 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS. SLIGHT CORROSION TO FLOORS WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 21 Jul 2014 91,484 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 91,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,861 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HAS SURFACE CORROSION NOT EXCESSIVE

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOORS CORRODING AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

VEHICLE FITTED WITH LOWERING SPRINGS NO FOULING ON VIHCLE BODY

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,861 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HAS SURFACE CORROSION NOT EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOORS CORRODING AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

VEHICLE FITTED WITH LOWERING SPRINGS NO FOULING ON VIHCLE BODY

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 87,414 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 87,412 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 8412 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MAZ 8412, 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 MAZ 8412 registered?

MAZ 8412 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is MAZ 8412 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 8412 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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