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MAZ 8937

1992 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,907 mi
Last recorded94,907 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8937
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 94,907 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 90,469 miles

light corrosion underneath all over

Pass 21 Apr 2023 88,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 19 Apr 2023 88,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 24 May 2012 83,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

corrosion forming on underside surface,components and brake pipes/ferrules

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,748 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar link starting to perish

Offside rear anti roll bar link bush starting to perish

Slight blow on middle section of exhaust

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 7 Apr 2008 77,156 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 77,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 87,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 72,286 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 8937 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 8937, 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 MAZ 8937 registered?

MAZ 8937 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is MAZ 8937 safe to buy?

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