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MIW 5855

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,205 mi
Last recorded35,205 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 5855
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,205 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 34,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 33,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 33,049 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,081 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,529 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 31,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,867 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both headlamps have poor beam image

vehicle underside surface corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,742 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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MIW 5855 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MIW 5855, 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 MIW 5855 registered?

MIW 5855 is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is MIW 5855 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 5855 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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